Romania: Rabbit Meat Market Overview 2020

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Romania

The Romanian rabbit meat market fell modestly to $X in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Production in Romania

In value terms, rabbit meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average rabbit meat yield in Romania amounted to X kg per X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per X heads. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the average rabbit meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Romania; shrinking by -X% against 2018 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the number of producing animals increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Romania

For the twelfth consecutive year, Romania recorded decline in overseas shipments of rabbit or hare meat, which decreased by -X% to X kg in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a sharp decline. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2010. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2017. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X kg), Italy (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Italy, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2019, the amount of rabbit or hare meat imported into Romania expanded markedly to X tonnes, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary.

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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The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat consumption was China (888K tonnes), comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (148K tonnes), sixfold. Belgium (116K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.5% share.

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

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The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production was China (895K tonnes), accounting for 58% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (148K tonnes), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (116K tonnes), with a 7.5% share.

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

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In value terms, Hungary ($1.1M) and Spain ($789K) were the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

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

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In value terms, the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Romania were Bulgaria ($10), Italy ($7.3) and the Netherlands ($1.6), together comprising 100% of total exports.

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

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The average rabbit meat export price stood at $3,050 per tonne in 2019, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year.

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

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The average rabbit meat import price stood at $7,255 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -9.4% against the previous year.