EU: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2024

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in the EU

The EU fresh beef carcase market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in the EU

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports.

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

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

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. 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, fresh beef carcase imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest importers of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Germany (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), Greece (X%) and Portugal (X%). Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Greece, Portugal and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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