France: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in France

The French rabbit meat market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Production in France

In value terms, rabbit meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Rabbit meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rabbit or hare meat in France declined rapidly to X kg per head in 2022, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in France; growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a perceptible slump. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, the UK, the United States, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, rabbit meat imports into France dropped sharply to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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