The poultry meat production in the Netherlands has shown mixed trends over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, production values increased steadily, peaking at 1.1022 million metric tons in 2016. However, there was a slight decline observed in 2017, followed by minor drops and stagnation up until 2020. Recovery was noted in 2021 with a 6.49% growth, culminating in a production of 1.0985 million metric tons by 2023. The five-year cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 stands at 1.14%. Forecasts suggest a continued, albeit modest, growth averaging 0.86% CAGR with a total growth rate of 4.4% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Improvements in production efficiency and sustainability practices.
Potential market disruptions due to environmental policies and climate change impacts.
Technological advancements in poultry farming and processing.
Shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative protein sources.