Romania - Rabbit Or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Romania: Rabbit Meat Market Overview 2020

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Romania

The revenue of the rabbit meat market in Romania amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, rabbit meat consumption continues to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the rabbit meat market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Rabbit Meat Production in Romania

In value terms, rabbit meat production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, rabbit meat production continues to indicate skyrocketing growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Rabbit meat production peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2018, the amount of rabbit or hare meat exported from Romania amounted to X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, rabbit meat exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, rabbit meat exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of rabbit meat exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, rabbit meat exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X kg), Cyprus (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Bulgaria totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the rabbit meat export price continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for rabbit or hare meat attained their maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Bulgaria ($X per tonne) and Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Romania

Rabbit meat imports into Romania totaled X tonnes in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, rabbit meat imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, rabbit meat imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Hungary (X tonnes) was the main rabbit meat supplier to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary stood at +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the rabbit meat import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform