Romania - Rabbit Or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Romania: Rabbit Meat Market Overview 2019

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Romania

The revenue of the rabbit meat market in Romania amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, rabbit meat consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The rabbit meat consumption peaked of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Production in Romania

In 2017, the amount of rabbit or hare meat produced in Romania totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, rabbit meat production continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the rabbit meat production attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Rabbit meat output in Romania indicated a slight drop, which was largely conditioned by a mild decline of the producing animals and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Romania totaled X kg per X heads, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, rabbit meat yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The rabbit meat yield peaked of X kg per X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In 2017, approx. X heads of rabbit or hare meat were slaughtered in Romania; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, rabbit meat producing animals continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, this number reached their peak figure of X heads. From 2010 to 2017, growth of this number failed to regain its momentum.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2017, rabbit meat exports from Romania amounted to X kg, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, rabbit meat exports continue to indicate a dramatic drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of -X% y-o-y. The exports peaked of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, rabbit meat exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports by Country

Italy (X kg) was the main destination of rabbit meat exports from Romania, accounting for X% share of total exports. Moreover, rabbit meat exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

In value terms, largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Romania were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports,among the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the rabbit meat export price increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for rabbit or hare meat attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Denmark ($X per kg), while average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Romania

Rabbit meat imports into Romania stood at X tonnes in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, rabbit meat imports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The imports peaked of X tonnes in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, rabbit meat imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. Over the period under review, the rabbit meat imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Hungary (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Romania, making up X% of total rabbit meat imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, rabbit meat import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for rabbit or hare meat attained its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Spain ($X per tonne), while price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Germany (-X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform