Netherlands: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch turkey meat market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Turkey meat consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey Meat Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, turkey meat production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Turkey meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of turkey meat in the Netherlands totaled X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.8%. Over the period under review, the average turkey meat yield attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production in the Netherlands fell slightly to X heads, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for turkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Turkey meat exports from the Netherlands fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -20.6% compared with 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, turkey meat exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of turkey meat exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 47% of total exports. Benin, the UK, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Spain, Greece, Gabon, Italy, Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +48.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for turkey meat exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 44% of total exports. Benin, Ghana, Spain, France, Greece, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, Gabon, Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Greece, with a CAGR of +50.5%, 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 turkey meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Germany (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of turkey meat, when their volume decreased by -19.6% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, turkey meat imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to the Netherlands, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, turkey meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-10.6% per year) and Ukraine (+543.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to the Netherlands, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-7.5% per year) and Ukraine (+574.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average turkey meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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