Animal feed preparations market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Dutch animal feed market contracted in volume, with production falling from 30.5 million metric tons to 29.3 million metric tons. This decline was primarily driven by the phosphate reduction plan for the dairy sector, which lowered cattle herds and reduced feed demand. Industry consolidation also played a role, as the number of feed compounders dropped from around 120 to 85, leaving three major players dominating the market.

From 2021 onward, global commodity price surges, particularly after the war in Ukraine, increased raw material costs for feed producers. The sector responded with sustainability initiatives like the Sustainable Animal Feed 2030 program, focusing on innovation such as methane-reducing additives. Simultaneously, changing consumer preferences, with pets increasingly seen as family members, boosted demand for premium pet food, supporting import values despite volatile volumes. Exports remained strong, reflecting the industry's competitive position.

Production animal feed preparations in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In the Netherlands, the output value of animal feed preparations reached 13 205 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 3.7% increase from 2019. However, production declined by 4.6% over the 2018-2020 period, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 739 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Animal feed preparations production in the Netherlands declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 29 338 thousand tonnes, reflecting a slight year-over-year contraction of 2.7%. Over the 2018-2020 period, production decreased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports animal feed preparations from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

Animal feed preparations exports from the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 3 942 thousand tonnes, up 4.0% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and France formed the core of animal feed preparations exports from the Netherlands in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 30.3% of exports, Germany for 30.2%, and France for 6.4%, together representing 66.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of animal feed preparations from the Netherlands increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 4 225 million US dollars, a significant 16.7% advance compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 28.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 266 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France played the leading roles in the value of animal feed preparations exports from the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 22.2% of exports in value terms, Belgium for 18.5%, and France for 9.6%, jointly representing 50.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Imports animal feed preparations to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, animal feed preparations imports into the Netherlands increased in volume. In 2021, imports totaled 1 672 thousand tonnes, reflecting a slight year-over-year gain of 2.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 627 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the largest suppliers of animal feed preparations to the Netherlands in volume terms. Germany accounted for 42.6% of imports, Belgium for 25.8%, and France for 9.4%, together forming 77.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Animal feed preparations imports into the Netherlands increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 1 752 million US dollars, indicating a substantial year-over-year rise of 11.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 22.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 360 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for animal feed preparations imports into the Netherlands in value terms were Germany, Belgium, and France. Germany accounted for 26.1% of imports in value terms, Belgium for 21.6%, and France for 14.3%, jointly accounting for 62.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021