CIS: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in CIS

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the CIS market for horse, mule and donkey meat, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in CIS

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 failed to regain momentum.

Kazakhstan (X tons) remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat producing country in the CIS, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (X tons), threefold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

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

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in the CIS declined slightly to X kg per head, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the horse, mule and donkey meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in the CIS; remaining stable against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat exported in the CIS expanded rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Moldova (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the major exporters of horse, mule and donkey meat in the CIS, together constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Moldova ($X), Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in CIS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

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

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X).

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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