Germany: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the German market for horse, mule and donkey meat, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Germany

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Germany shrank to X kg per head, dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Germany stood at X heads, growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, faced a drastic downturn. The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Germany

Horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Germany reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of horse, mule and donkey meat into Germany fell significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a slight 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iceland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (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: Iceland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iceland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, 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: Iceland (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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