Netherlands: Poultry sector turnover €5 billion per year

Published 2023년 12월 6일

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The poultry sector in the Netherlands employs around 25,000 people and generates €5 billion in revenue annually, with €3 billion coming from exports to various countries. These exports are essential for the sector's economic growth and contribute to the stability of Dutch households. The sector's chairman emphasizes the importance of the industry and its significant contribution to the country's economy, as well as the necessity of exports to maintain affordable prices for domestic consumers.
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Approximately 25,000 people are employed in various parts of the sector, including hatcheries and other poultry farms, slaughterhouses and retail. The poultry sector plays an important role in creating employment in the Netherlands. This ensures stable income for a large number of Dutch households. €3 billion worth of exports The poultry sector generates approximately €5 billion in revenue annually. A significant part of this (€3 billion) comes from exports. These exports extend from within the EU and the United Kingdom to Asia and Africa, making the Dutch poultry sector an important pillar for both the domestic food supply and the country's economic growth. “The Dutch poultry sector deserves our full attention and appreciation because of its substantial contribution to our economy,” says Nepluvi chairman Gert-Jan Oplaat. “What we do not consume in the EU, such as walking legs, we mainly export to Asian and African countries. Wings and other products are shipped all over the ...
Source: Boerderij

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