The beef meat market size in the Netherlands, expressed in volume, stood at 286 thousand metric tons in 2023. The market has shown fluctuations over the past decade, with notable declines in 2015 and 2017, while experiencing a significant increase in 2018. The year-on-year change for 2023 was a modest 0.35%, with a CAGR of -0.07% over the last five years. From 2024 onwards, forecasts indicate a stable but slow growth with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.14% and an overall growth rate of 0.7% by 2028.
Future trends to watch in the beef meat market in the Netherlands include:
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives
- Impact of sustainability and environmental concerns on beef consumption
- Changes in trade policies affecting beef imports and exports