EU: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in the EU

The EU rabbit meat market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in the EU

In value terms, rabbit meat production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in the European Union dropped to X kg per head, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 rabbit meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in the European Union; surging by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of rabbit or hare meat decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the key exporters of rabbit or hare meat, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Hungary ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of rabbit or hare meat were imported in the European Union; declining by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Spain (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%), Portugal (X%), France (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%).

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Spain, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :