Central Asia: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian market for horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Central Asia

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of horse, mule and donkey meat production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mongolia (X tons), twofold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Kazakhstan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

In 2022, the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield in Central Asia reduced to X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Central Asia dropped modestly to X heads, leveling off at the year before. The total number of producing animals indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed prominent growth. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Mongolia (X tons) was the key exporter of horse, mule and donkey meat in Central Asia, comprising X% of total export.

Mongolia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) also remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier in Central Asia.

In Mongolia, horse, mule and donkey meat exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase 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 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Mongolia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mongolia amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of horse, mule and donkey meat were imported in Central Asia; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Mongolia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Mongolia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, horse, mule and donkey meat imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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