CIS: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in CIS

The CIS rabbit meat market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in CIS

In value terms, rabbit meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belarus (X tons), more than tenfold. Moldova (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Russia, rabbit meat production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Moldova (X% per year).

The average rabbit meat yield was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The global number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production dropped to X heads in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of rabbit or hare meat exported in the CIS declined sharply to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia was the main exporter of rabbit or hare meat in the CIS, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X kg), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Russia, rabbit meat exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate 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, rabbit meat export price decreased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia amounted to $X per ton.

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

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in CIS

For the fifth year in a row, the CIS recorded decline in purchases abroad of rabbit or hare meat, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of rabbit or hare meat in the CIS, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Moldova (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus and Moldova increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Moldova ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping 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 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

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