Netherlands: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2024

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch fresh chicken cut market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Fresh chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken were exported from the Netherlands; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh chicken cut exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 77% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh chicken cut exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 72% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +9.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, fresh chicken cut imports into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 35% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +82.3% against 2014 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh chicken cut imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 70% of total imports. Poland, France, Ukraine and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +215.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh chicken cut suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Ukraine, the UK, France and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +230.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fresh chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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