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Price for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the United States - 2023

Price for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $3,213 per ton in August 2023, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 14% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $3,378 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -0.1% per month.

Price for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $3,781 per ton in 2022, dropping by -33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 116%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $6,568 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Saint Lucia ($3,997 per ton) and Mexico ($3,996 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahamas ($3,142 per ton) and Venezuela ($3,996 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (+39.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the United States

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 43% to 787 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports soared to $2.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Canada	2.3	2.3	1.3	2.5	2.8%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	2.3	2.3	1.3	2.5	2.8%

Top Suppliers of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat to the United States in 2022:

Canada (786.9 tons)

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the United States

In 2022, shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by -94.5% to 6.5 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,025%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 117 tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports reduced rapidly to $24K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,903%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $661K, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Export of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Mexico	14.3	22.0	23.0	9.8	-11.8%
Venezuela	N/A	N/A	52.0	6.6	-87.3%
Bahamas	N/A	N/A	79.2	5.1	-93.6%
Saint Lucia	N/A	N/A	N/A	2.9	0%
China	N/A	N/A	503	N/A	0%
Others	6.9	N/A	3.1	N/A	-33.0%
Total	21.1	22.0	661	24.4	5.0%

Top Export Markets for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat from the United States in 2022:

Mexico (2.4 tons)
Venezuela (1.7 tons)
Bahamas (1.6 tons)
Saint Lucia (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for horse, mule and donkey meat in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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

Country coverage:

United States

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
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