Belarus: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Belarus

The Belarusian market for horse, mule and donkey meat shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Belarus

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Belarus contracted to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Belarus rose markedly to X heads, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, approx. X tons of horse, mule and donkey meat were exported from Belarus; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) and Uzbekistan (X kg) were the main destinations of horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Belarus.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Belarus worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (X%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat imported into Belarus expanded significantly to X tons, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat imports to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to Belarus were Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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