Argentina: Overview of the Market for Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat 2021

Market Size for Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat in Argentina

In 2019, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Argentinian market for horse, mule and donkey meat, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat in Argentina

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production declined to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Argentina dropped to X kg per head in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The horse, mule and donkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Argentina fell to X heads in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports fell markedly to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Argentina, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Argentina were Belgium ($X), Russia ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat

Imports into Argentina

In 2019, imports of horse, mule and donkey meat into Argentina totaled X kg, almost unchanged from 2018. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of horse, mule and donkey meat consumption was China (452K tonnes), comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Kazakhstan (137K tonnes), threefold. Mexico (63K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of horse, mule and donkey meat in the world?

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China (450K tonnes) remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat producing country worldwide, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (134K tonnes), threefold. Mexico (84K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading importers of horse, mule and donkey meat from Argentina?

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In value terms, Belgium ($20M), Russia ($11M) and Japan ($6.8M) appeared to be the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat in Argentina?

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In 2019, the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $3,610 per tonne, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year.