Denmark: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Denmark

After two years of growth, the Danish market for horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Denmark

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Denmark soared to X kg per head in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a notable increase 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, horse, mule and donkey meat yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Denmark reduced to X head, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Denmark

Horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Denmark soared to X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure 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 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Denmark, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Finland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Denmark, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Finland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iceland (X tons) was the main horse, mule and donkey meat supplier to Denmark, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Iceland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Denmark, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iceland stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the price for France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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