Benelux: Pork Market 2024

Pork Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux pork market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Pork Production in Benelux

In value terms, pork production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

The average pork yield stood at X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The global number of animals slaughtered for pork production contracted to X heads in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Pork Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of pork decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pork exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 stood at $X per ton.

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

Pork Imports

Imports in Benelux

Pork imports stood at X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major importer of pork, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of pork. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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