Belgium: Rabbit Meat Market Overview 2021

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Belgium

In 2020, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Belgian rabbit meat market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Belgium

In value terms, rabbit meat production reduced remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Belgium was estimated at X kg per head in 2020, remaining constant against 2019. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2020, number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Belgium stood at X head, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2020, overseas shipments of rabbit or hare meat increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports fell sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit meat exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2020, purchases abroad of rabbit or hare meat increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports amounted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, France (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform