Benelux: Beef Market 2024

Beef Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux beef market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Beef Production in Benelux

In value terms, beef production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average beef yield reached X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the beef yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for beef production in Benelux; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beef Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of beef (cattle meat) exported in Benelux declined to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beef exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of beef (cattle meat) in Benelux, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of beef (cattle meat). Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest beef supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Beef Imports

Imports in Benelux

Beef imports totaled X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beef imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat 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.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of beef (cattle meat). At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beef (cattle meat) in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, beef imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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