Europe: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Europe

The Europe market for horse, mule and donkey meat contracted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Europe

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat producing country in Europe, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Russia, horse, mule and donkey meat production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

The average horse, mule and donkey meat yield reached X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the horse, mule and donkey meat yield attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The global number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production expanded slightly to X heads in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of producing animals peaked 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 Europe

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat exported in Europe amounted to X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained 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 to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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. Italy (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplying countries in Europe were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% 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 growth rate of 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

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked 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 reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the largest importers of horse, mule and donkey meat in 2022, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Switzerland (X tons) and Finland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (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 Europe were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Russia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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