Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved beef and offal in the Netherlands experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. It dropped sharply from 6,961 t in 2018 to 4,433 t in 2019, then recovered to 5,651 t in 2020. After a moderate decline to 5,035 t in 2021, the market stabilized around 5,032 t in 2022 before jumping to 6,812 t in 2023, nearly reaching the initial level.

By 2024, broader European trends began to shape the market. Consumer preferences increasingly favored convenient and healthier options with fewer synthetic preservatives, prompting producers to adapt. At the same time, the expansion of modern retail channels like supermarkets and hypermarkets in the Netherlands improved product accessibility and supported market activity.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in the Netherlands

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Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

The Netherlands has seen its production of prepared or preserved beef and offal decline for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 2 417 tonnes, which represents a 1.1% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the value of prepared or preserved beef and offal production in the Netherlands increased in 2020. Output was valued at 13 477 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.6% rise from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 529 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.9% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from the Netherlands

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After two years of growth, exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal from the Netherlands declined in 2020. Shipments totaled 11 113 tonnes, a significant drop of 24.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20.2%, averaging an annual decline of 7.2%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 14 760 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.8% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for the Netherlands' exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in volume terms. Germany accounted for 35.5% of exports, Belgium for 25.4%, and the United Kingdom for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of prepared or preserved beef and offal exports from the Netherlands fell for the second year in a row in 2020. Exports amounted to 62.0 million US dollars, a substantial decline of 18.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 16.9%, with an average annual decline of 6.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 80.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.4% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom dominated the Netherlands' exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms. Germany held a 33.7% share, Belgium 27.2%, and the United Kingdom 8.7%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 69.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal into the Netherlands declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Volume reached 14 348 tonnes, a solid decrease of 14.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 18 623 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 5.7% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, Germany, and Brazil were the main sources of prepared or preserved beef and offal imports into the Netherlands in volume terms. Belgium supplied 46.5% of imports, Germany 28.4%, and Brazil 15.2%. Together, these three countries made up 90.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of prepared or preserved beef and offal imports into the Netherlands decreased for the second year in a row in 2020. Imports stood at 83.9 million US dollars, a measured reduction of 4.8% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value declined by 11.2%, with an average annual decrease of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 100.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 6.0% that year, while 2019 experienced the largest decline of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and Brazil remained the principal suppliers of prepared or preserved beef and offal to the Netherlands in value terms. Belgium accounted for 57.4% of imports, Germany for 19.1%, and Brazil for 12.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 88.8% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020