Italy - Rabbit Or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Italy - Rabbit Or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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May 7, 2023

Price of Rabbit Meat in Italy Averages $6,259 per Ton

Italy Rabbit Meat Import Price in December 2022

In December 2022, the rabbit meat price stood at $6,259 per ton (CIF, Italy), approximately equating the previous month. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from December 2021 to December 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.9% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2022 figures, rabbit meat import price increased by +64.8% against July 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 26% month-to-month. The import price peaked in December 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($9,088 per ton), while the price for Germany ($3,353 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Rabbit Meat in Italy (USD per ton)
Dec 2021Jan 2022Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022
Belgium12,5219,2786,3767,2236,183N/A8,3757,8899,6037,5186,6058,3839,088
Hungary10,14710,46310,53110,19711,09410,63110,55610,81910,7944,7636,1665,7256,941
France5,8836,0384,3934,4235,2174,2874,5323,7444,7124,8135,6826,6436,636
Netherlands5,9664,1077,1279,5957,4044,32415,078N/A6,2768,6418,2588,6246,531
Spain3,5504,5564,6204,5934,8514,1813,9103,9024,7055,2015,4506,0686,110
Poland4,6003,4143,6064,7264,0094,0734,2263,7294,5764,3164,0545,0024,717
Germany10,0982,7533,3405,2145,1852,4482,7343,1203,6077,7365,5103,8013,353
Average4,4214,3294,4764,8734,9464,0354,3163,7984,7855,7316,0316,2296,259

Italy Rabbit Meat Imports

Rabbit meat imports into Italy declined remarkably to 127 tons in December 2022, waning by -47.4% against the previous month's figure. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 with an increase of 119% month-to-month.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports fell remarkably to $793K (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 175% month-to-month.

Italy Rabbit Meat Imports by Country

Spain (40 tons), France (28 tons) and Poland (15 tons) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to Italy, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the biggest increases were in Hungary (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Italy were Spain ($243K), France ($187K) and the Netherlands ($88K), together accounting for 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Poland, Hungary and Germany, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +22.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

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    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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