Eastern Europe: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European meat and poultry market totaled $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat And Poultry Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, meat and poultry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of meat and poultry production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, meat and poultry production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (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 Russia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In 2022, the average meat and poultry yield in Eastern Europe fell to X kg per head, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Eastern Europe; increasing by X% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the eleventh year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat and poultry, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the largest exporter of meat and poultry, creating X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ukraine (X%), Hungary (X%) and Belarus (X%). The following exporters - Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat and poultry exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%), Ukraine (X%), Belarus (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Romania and the Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia and Ukraine increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

In Poland, meat and poultry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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 Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented the major importers of meat and poultry, together committing X% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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