Italy: Rabbit Meat Market Overview 2021

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Italy

The Italian rabbit meat market fell to $X in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Italy

In value terms, rabbit meat production fell slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2020, the average rabbit meat yield in Italy stood at X kg per X heads, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The rabbit meat yield peaked at X kg per X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Italy reduced to X heads in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2020, overseas shipments of rabbit or hare meat were finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after ten years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Malta (X tonnes) and Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Greece, Hungary, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland and China, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit meat exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malta ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malta (+X% per year) and Greece (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2020, rabbit meat imports into Italy declined significantly to X tonnes, which is down by -X% against 2019 figures. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports contracted significantly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Italy were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Poland 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

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Finland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for rabbit or hare meat in the world?

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China (891K tonnes) remains the largest rabbit meat consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (173K tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (47K tonnes), with a 3.3% share.

What are the largest producers of rabbit or hare meat in the world?

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China (895K tonnes) remains the largest rabbit meat producing country worldwide, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (173K tonnes), fivefold. Spain (53K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of rabbit or hare meat to Italy?

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In value terms, Spain ($2.8M), France ($2.5M) and Hungary ($1.3M) were the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Italy, with a combined 69% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland, which together accounted for a further 21%.

What are the leading importers of rabbit or hare meat from Italy?

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In value terms, Germany ($2.6M) remains the key foreign market for rabbit meat exports from Italy, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malta ($1.3M), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 4.3% share.

What is the average export price for rabbit or hare meat in Italy?

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The average rabbit meat export price stood at $5,285 per tonne in 2020, waning by -12.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for rabbit or hare meat in Italy?

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In 2020, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $3,601 per tonne, waning by -17.3% against the previous year.