Pig slaughters in the Netherlands at lowest level since 2009

Wouter Baan Market Analyst · Dairy & Meat · Published Apr 13, 2026
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Dutch slaughterhouses processed the lowest number of pigs in the first quarter of 2026 since 2009. The decline is linked to buyout schemes in pig farming, which have significantly reduced the size of the sector in recent years.

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