Netherlands: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in the Netherlands

The Dutch sheep and goat meat market dropped notably to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2019 indices. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in the Netherlands

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in the Netherlands shrank to X kg per head in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, the average sheep and goat meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in the Netherlands expanded to X heads in 2021, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from the Netherlands

Sheep and goat meat exports from the Netherlands surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Sweden and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Sweden (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Sweden and France, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 France (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of sheep and goat meat decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform