Belgium: Rabbit Meat Market Overview 2020

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Belgium

In 2019, the Belgian rabbit meat market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Production in Belgium

In value terms, rabbit meat production contracted modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

The average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Belgium stood at X kg per head in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2019, number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Belgium amounted to X head, approximately mirroring 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of rabbit or hare meat, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined notably to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share 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 Germany, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately mirroring 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. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2019, purchases abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports dropped slightly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tonnes), twofold. France (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Belgium were China ($X), Argentina ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and Poland, which together accounted for a further X UK saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for rabbit or hare meat in the world?

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China (888K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of rabbit meat consumption, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (148K tonnes), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (116K tonnes), with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of rabbit or hare meat in the world?

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China (895K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (148K tonnes), sixfold. Belgium (116K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of rabbit or hare meat to Belgium?

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In value terms, the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Belgium were China ($9M), Argentina ($7.4M) and France ($4.7M), together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and Poland, which together accounted for a further 21%.

What are the leading importers of rabbit or hare meat from Belgium?

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In value terms, the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Belgium were Germany ($9M), France ($7.6M) and the Netherlands ($5.4M), with a combined 87% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for rabbit or hare meat in Belgium?

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In 2019, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $5,899 per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for rabbit or hare meat in Belgium?

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In 2019, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $6,257 per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year.