Netherlands: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in the Netherlands

The Dutch sheep and goat meat market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in the Netherlands

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in the Netherlands reached X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average sheep and goat meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in the Netherlands declined slightly to X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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 at X heads in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Finland, Denmark, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of sheep and goat meat imported into the Netherlands surged to X tons, rising by X% against 2021. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest sheep and goat meat supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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