From 2013 to 2023, chicken meat slaughtering in the Netherlands showed significant fluctuation, starting from 551.89 million units (heads) in 2013 and reaching 662.78 million units (heads) in 2023. The overall trend has been an upward trajectory with some variability: notable increases in 2014 (4.07%) and 2016 (5.46%), as well as decreases in 2017 (-0.45%) and 2020 (-2.91%). The year-on-year variation in 2022 and 2023 displayed modest growth of 1.37% and 1.32%, respectively. The last five years' CAGR up to 2023 stood at 1.23%, suggesting a steady, albeit slow, growth rate.
Looking at the forecast from 2024 through 2028, chicken meat slaughtering is expected to continue growing, culminating in 707.95 million units (heads) by 2028. The annual average growth rate over the forecast period is projected to be 1.04%, with an overall growth rate of 5.31% over these five years. This indicates stable and continuous expansion in the sector.
Future trends to watch for include potential impact of feed cost fluctuations, advancements in poultry farming technologies, and changes in consumer preferences towards plant-based diets or alternative proteins, which may influence the slaughtering volumes.
