EU: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the EU

The EU market for horse, mule and donkey meat fell slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the EU

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. France, Italy, the Netherlands and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in the European Union stood at X kg per head, growing by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the horse, mule and donkey meat yield attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in the European Union; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of horse, mule and donkey meat were exported in the European Union; approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together creating a 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplying countries in the European Union were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Spain, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, remaining constant 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 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat imported in the European Union shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the largest importers of horse, mule and donkey meat in the European Union, together mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Finland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising 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 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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