Greece: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Greece

The Greek rabbit meat market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Greece

In value terms, rabbit meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Greece was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average rabbit meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Greece fell to X heads in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Albania (X tons) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, rabbit meat exports to Albania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X kg), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Albania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Greece were Albania ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, 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

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, imports of rabbit or hare meat into Greece dropped remarkably to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Greece were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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