MERCOSUR: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR rabbit meat market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, rabbit meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average rabbit meat yield in MERCOSUR fell slightly to X kg per head, almost unchanged from 2021. 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%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in MERCOSUR was estimated at X heads, surging by X% against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Argentina decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile (X%) and Uruguay (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Argentina (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Uruguay saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Argentina totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uruguay (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of rabbit or hare meat imported in MERCOSUR dropped notably to X tons, reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the key importer of rabbit or hare meat in MERCOSUR, making up X% of total import.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rabbit or hare meat in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

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