Canada: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian market for horse, mule and donkey meat increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Canada

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Canada dropped to X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Canada totaled X heads in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Canada

Horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Canada contracted notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure 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 dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Canada, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, horse, mule and donkey meat export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Canada

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat imported into Canada contracted significantly to X kg, shrinking by X% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Canada, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Canada.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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