The trends in bovine meat slaughterings in the Netherlands from 2013 to 2023 show a mix of slight increases and decreases, with values standing at 2.11 million heads in 2023. Notably, there was a peak in 2018 at 2.24 million heads followed by a slight decline in the subsequent years, stabilizing around 2.11 million heads in recent years.
Key variations include:
- A significant year-on-year increase in 2016 of 7.13%.
- A peak annual growth rate in 2018 at 3.93%.
- Decline in 2019 and 2020 with year-on-year variations of -5.33% and -1.63%, respectively.
- Stability observed from 2021 to 2023 with minimal year-on-year variations (under 1%).
Looking at longer-term trends, the 5-year CAGR from 2018 to 2023 shows a slight decline of -1.17%. However, the forecasted data suggests a moderate growth anticipating a 0.21% CAGR from 2024 to 2028, with an expected growth rate of 1.03% over this 5-year period.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in export demands, environmental policies impacting cattle farming, technological advancements in meat production, and consumer preferences shifting towards alternative protein sources.
