Scandinavia: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia market for horse, mule and donkey meat increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Scandinavia

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production declined notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average horse, mule and donkey meat yield dropped markedly to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Scandinavia soared to X heads, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, exports of horse, mule and donkey meat in Scandinavia reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Sweden (X tons), together recording X% of total export.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier in Scandinavia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

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

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in Scandinavia

Horse, mule and donkey meat imports soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Finland, horse, mule and donkey meat imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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