Netherlands: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in the Netherlands

The Dutch dog and cat food market surged to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in the Netherlands

In value terms, dog and cat food production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Dog and cat food production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from the Netherlands

Dog and cat food exports from the Netherlands contracted to X tons in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (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 dog and cat food exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 dog and cat food export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dog and cat food export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, imports of dog and cat food into the Netherlands was estimated at X tons, increasing by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest dog and cat food supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest dog and cat food suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Italy, the UK and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform