Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts market in the Netherlands, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts in the Netherlands saw significant growth in both volume and value from 2018 to 2024. In physical terms, market volume increased from 27 382 tons in 2018 to 38 838 tons in 2024, with a peak of 43 222 tons in 2022. In monetary terms, the market value more than doubled from 180.8 million US dollars to 317.2 million US dollars over the same period, indicating strong price appreciation alongside volume expansion.

Market volume fluctuations were closely tied to changes in domestic production and net trade. A sharp rise in production to 61 641 tons in 2022, combined with relatively stable imports and exports, drove the market volume to its highest point. In subsequent years, while imports surged to nearly 10 000 tons, increased exports and a dip in production led to a gradual decline in domestic market volume.

Notably, the market's monetary growth outpaced its volume growth, especially after 2020. Even in years when physical volume decreased, such as 2021 and 2023, the market value continued to rise, suggesting higher unit prices or a shift towards more premium products within the category.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts in the Netherlands

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in the Netherlands has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 321.4 million US dollars, marking a solid advance of 11.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 41.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year rise, the production volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in the Netherlands declined. In 2020, 45 881 tonnes were produced, down by 1.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 15.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 46 349 tonnes, with the largest increase of 14.5% also occurring that year.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

Exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts from the Netherlands declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 14 791 tonnes, marking a drop of 7.5% from 2019. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 093 tonnes, with the largest increase of 8.0% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden consistently held leading positions in the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 25.0%, 17.9%, and 17.6% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 60.5% 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, K $ US

Exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts from the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 96 996 thousand US dollars, up by 2.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 20.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for exports in value terms were Germany, the United Kingdom, and Denmark, accounting for 20.2%, 18.0%, and 16.8% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 55.0% of total export flows.

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 salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

Imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts into the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 805 tonnes, showing a dramatic gain of 26.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 88.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany played the dominant role in imports in kind, accounting for 71.3% of total flows, while other markets together made up the remainder.

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, K $ US

Imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts into the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 27 418 thousand US dollars, up by 35.6% versus 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 106.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 27.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—Germany and Belgium—together accounted for 85.3% of total imports in value terms, with the remaining volume distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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