Netherlands: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2024

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch preserved swine meat market declined dramatically to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -79.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Preserved swine meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, preserved swine meat production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Preserved swine meat production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat exported from the Netherlands fell modestly to X tons, with a decrease of -3.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +99.2% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved swine meat exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved swine meat exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +21.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+57.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat increased by 0.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest preserved swine meat supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved swine meat imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.2% per year) and Spain (-0.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat to the Netherlands, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.1% per year) and Ireland (+10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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