Slovakia: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak rabbit meat market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Rabbit meat consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Rabbit Meat Production in Slovakia

In value terms, rabbit meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Rabbit meat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Slovakia stood at X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The rabbit meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Slovakia amounted to X heads, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X kg) and the Czech Republic (X kg) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Rabbit meat imports into Slovakia amounted to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest rabbit meat supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hungary totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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