Netherlands: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in the Netherlands

After five years of growth, the Dutch rabbit meat market decreased by -6.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, rabbit meat production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +26.2%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -37.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Rabbit meat imports into the Netherlands shrank to X tons in 2022, dropping by -2.6% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 81% share of total imports. China, Spain, Poland, the UK and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +2.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports. Poland, China, Spain, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +16.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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