Netherlands: Poultry sector turnover €5 billion per year

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 ...