Forecast: Poultry Meat Slaughtering in Netherlands

The poultry meat slaughtering industry in the Netherlands stood at 658.01 million heads in 2023. Over the past decade, the industry has seen fluctuations with an initial growth trend until 2016, peaking at 641.07 million heads, followed by a dip and stabilization. The last two years showed an upward trend with a YoY increase of 6.51% in 2021 and 1.15% in 2022. In 2023, the YoY increase was 1.11%. The CAGR over the last five years (2018-2023) is 1.08%, reflecting a slight but steady growth.

Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a continued gradual increase in poultry meat slaughtering, expected to reach 695.75 million heads by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is projected at 0.88% with an anticipated total growth of 4.48% over this period. The industry is expected to experience steady yet modest growth.

Future Trends to Watch For:

• Technological advancements and automation in poultry farming and processing.
• Changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable and humane animal farming practices.
• Impact of environmental regulations and policies on the production processes.
• Potential disruptions from health-related issues impacting poultry farming.
• Global market dynamics, including trade policies and competition from other protein sources.