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Netherlands - Prepared Dishes and Meals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in the Netherlands - 2023

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average prepared dishes and meal export price amounted to $5,011 per ton, waning by -18.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 27% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $6,314 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($15,539 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($1,625 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average prepared dishes and meal import price amounted to $4,999 per ton, declining by -6.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 31% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $5,619 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($24,774 per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($2,155 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 869K tons of prepared dishes and meals were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by 25% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal exports rose notably to $4.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the Netherlands (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	510	626	630	683	10.2%
Belgium	296	318	417	449	14.9%
United Kingdom	230	218	192	275	6.1%
France	176	201	239	274	15.9%
Spain	135	130	167	189	11.9%
China	92.9	104	116	184	25.6%
Poland	84.8	118	151	164	24.6%
Turkey	103	125	137	155	14.6%
Italy	96.8	103	123	138	12.5%
United States	135	116	89.5	102	-8.9%
Sweden	47.0	54.0	71.1	78.3	18.5%
Denmark	47.8	54.7	56.9	59.7	7.7%
Others	1,181	1,293	1,498	1,689	12.7%
Total	3,138	3,462	3,888	4,441	12.3%

Top Export Markets for Prepared Dishes and Meal from the Netherlands in 2022:

Germany (147.5K tons)
Belgium (133.7K tons)
France (73.4K tons)
United Kingdom (66.3K tons)
Spain (44.8K tons)
Turkey (31.0K tons)
Poland (26.1K tons)
United States (21.2K tons)
Denmark (21.2K tons)
Italy (16.8K tons)
China (16.4K tons)
Sweden (14.3K tons)

Imports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of prepared dishes and meals decreased by -7.6% to 445K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 481K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal imports rose slightly to $2.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +13.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Prepared Dishes and Meal in the Netherlands (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	337	361	385	382	4.3%
United States	230	307	372	322	11.9%
Belgium	230	243	288	307	10.1%
United Kingdom	194	199	169	189	-0.9%
France	69.9	98.1	144	134	24.2%
Italy	87.1	95.2	113	108	7.4%
China	43.0	63.6	68.8	97.0	31.1%
Poland	40.3	76.3	57.0	79.4	25.4%
Ireland	33.9	46.1	94.0	79.3	32.7%
Denmark	36.6	37.5	52.4	56.7	15.7%
Indonesia	10.7	20.3	23.5	46.9	63.7%
Sri Lanka	12.6	22.2	40.2	41.3	48.5%
Thailand	22.6	21.7	26.1	24.4	2.6%
Others	205	294	371	397	24.6%
Total	1,552	1,886	2,206	2,265	13.4%

Top Suppliers of Prepared Dishes and Meal to the Netherlands in 2022:

Germany (96.8K tons)
Belgium (82.4K tons)
France (57.5K tons)
United Kingdom (19.7K tons)
Ireland (17.4K tons)
Italy (16.8K tons)
Sri Lanka (16.6K tons)
Poland (15.3K tons)
Indonesia (15.0K tons)
United States (13.2K tons)
China (12.2K tons)
Thailand (10.3K tons)
Denmark (9.7K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared dishes and meal in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10851900 - Other prepared dishes and meals (including frozen pizza)
Prodcom 10891940 - Other food preparations n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Netherlands

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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LIST OF TABLES
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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023