Overview of the Global Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the global market for horse, mule and donkey meat, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), with a combined X% share of global production. Mongolia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, the United States and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The global average horse, mule and donkey meat yield fell slightly to X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, global number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production rose to X heads, growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Mongolia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Italy (X tons), Brazil (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplying countries worldwide were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Romania, Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, Mongolia, France, Canada, Italy, Brazil and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major importers of horse, mule and donkey meatacross the globe, together resulting at approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Japan (X tons), Russia (X tons), China (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat importing markets worldwide were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. France, the Netherlands, Russia, Kazakhstan and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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