Key Market Indicators
Dutch meat sales are projected to climb to €14.5 billion by 2028, up from €13.1 billion in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 1.7%. The Dutch market has been on an upward trajectory since 2013, increasing by 2.4% each year. In 2023, the Netherlands ranked seventh in meat sales, with Poland slightly ahead at the same €13.1 billion. France, Spain, and Italy secured the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. In terms of meat consumption, the Netherlands is expected to see a slight decline. By 2028, Dutch meat consumption is anticipated to reach 1,140 thousand metric tons, down from 1,150 thousand metric tons in 2023. This reflects an average annual decrease of 0.2%. Since 2019, the country's meat demand has been falling at a rate of 0.6% each year. On the production front, Dutch meat output is forecasted to rise to 3.4 million metric tons by 2028, up from 3.2 million metric tons in 2023. This equates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. Dutch meat production has been on an upward path since 1966, with an average yearly increase of 1.2%.
