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Last year, Dutch piglet exports reached 6.8 million head, a 1.8% increase over the previous year (6.68 million), although this figure is below the 6.95 million head that was reached in 2018.
Germany continued to be the leading destination by far, accounting for 61% of the total (4.15 million) but suffered a -3.8% decrease over the previous year, following the trend of previous years. It was followed by Spain, after unseating Belgium in 2018. In 2020 Spain represented 18.3% of total Dutch piglet exports (1.238 million), followed by Belgium, which was the third destination (869,213 head).
Annual Dutch exports of piglets to the major destinations.
Spain stands out with a progressive increase of imports of Dutch piglets, which last year increased by 17% over 2019.
Weekly evolution of Dutch piglet exports to Germany and Spain for 2019 and 2020.
January 12, 2021/ 333 Staff with information from RVO.
