Netherlands: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Netherlands

The Dutch lamb and sheep meat market surged to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some 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.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Netherlands

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in the Netherlands amounted to X kg per head, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in the Netherlands was estimated at X heads, leveling off at the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of lamb and sheep meat exported from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Finland, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, lamb and sheep meat imports into the Netherlands soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. 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.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), eightfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iceland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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