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Price for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in France - 2023

Price for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in France (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $6,555 per ton, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous month. Over the period from July 2022 to July 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 9.7% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $6,617 per ton in May 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to July 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($8,954 per ton), while the price for Spain ($4,021 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in France (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $8,866 per ton in July 2023, growing by 11% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 55% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $9,257 per ton. From May 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($14,720 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($5,147 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in France

In 2022, approx. 7.1K tons of horse, mule and donkey meat were imported into France; which is down by -8.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 10%.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports contracted to $41M in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year.

Import of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	9.1	18.0	20.6	19.3	28.5%
Uruguay	11.1	2.1	4.2	6.2	-17.6%
Netherlands	0.4	2.0	5.7	3.7	109.9%
Argentina	7.4	1.8	3.5	3.4	-22.8%
Italy	1.2	1.3	2.1	2.4	26.0%
Romania	1.6	N/A	0.1	2.0	7.7%
Ireland	1.6	2.2	1.8	1.7	2.0%
Luxembourg	N/A	4.0	2.9	0.5	-64.6%
Canada	6.6	0.9	0.1	N/A	-87.7%
Others	6.0	2.8	2.6	1.4	-38.4%
Total	45.2	35.1	43.6	40.6	-3.5%

Top Suppliers of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat to France in 2022:

Belgium (3244.8 tons)
Uruguay (770.5 tons)
Netherlands (716.5 tons)
Italy (636.4 tons)
Romania (457.1 tons)
Argentina (427.7 tons)
Ireland (365.5 tons)
Luxembourg (61.1 tons)
Canada (10.9 tons)

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in France

Horse, mule and donkey meat exports from France dropped significantly to 2.4K tons in 2022, falling by -21.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports declined to $19M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year.

Export of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Switzerland	6.6	6.1	7.3	7.8	5.7%
Italy	7.5	6.2	7.3	5.0	-12.6%
Belgium	2.8	1.9	3.6	2.7	-1.2%
Japan	1.4	0.8	0.6	1.2	-5.0%
Spain	0.2	N/A	0.4	0.5	35.7%
Netherlands	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.3	-27.9%
Germany	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.3	-20.6%
Vietnam	0.4	0.2	0.3	0.1	-37.0%
Others	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.8	10.1%
Total	20.8	16.6	20.8	18.7	-3.5%

Top Export Markets for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat from France in 2022:

Italy (822.7 tons)
Switzerland (538.6 tons)
Belgium (435.4 tons)
Japan (125.8 tons)
Germany (120.4 tons)
Netherlands (106.0 tons)
Spain (84.1 tons)
Vietnam (53.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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FCL 1097 - Horse meat
FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
FCL 1111 - Meat of mules

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France

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LIST OF TABLES
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26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023