Italy: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Italy

The Italian market for horse, mule and donkey meat declined to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Italy

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Italy totaled X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The horse, mule and donkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Italy reduced slightly to X heads, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Italy

For the third consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Italy, accounting for 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, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Belgium, Romania, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 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 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Italy

For the fourth year in a row, Italy recorded decline in overseas purchases of horse, mule and donkey meat, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to Italy were Poland ($X), Spain ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, increasing 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 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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