Netherlands: Market for Prepared Dishes and Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes and Meals in the Netherlands

In 2023, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Dutch prepared dishes and meal market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw pronounced growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared Dishes and Meals in the Netherlands

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal production contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prepared Dishes and Meals

Exports from the Netherlands

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of prepared dishes and meals decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared dishes and meal exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Spain, the United States, Poland, Turkey, Denmark, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for prepared dishes and meal exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, China, Spain, Poland, Turkey, Italy, the United States and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average prepared dishes and meal export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes and Meals

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, approx. X tons of prepared dishes and meals were imported into the Netherlands; picking up by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dishes and meal imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, Sri Lanka, Italy, Poland, China, Ireland, the United States, Indonesia, Denmark and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared dishes and meal suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, France, Italy, China, Poland, Ireland, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared dishes and meal import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform