Benelux: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Benelux

The Benelux market for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Benelux

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of horse, mule and donkey meat production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the Netherlands amounted to X%.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Benelux soared to X kg per head, with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a strong increase. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Benelux dropped modestly to X heads, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) was the largest exporter of horse, mule and donkey meat in Benelux, constituting X% of total export.

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

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat imported in Benelux fell slightly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) represented the major importer of horse, mule and donkey meat, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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