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EU - Rabbit Or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 1, 2020

Ranking Third in Terms of the Market Size, Czechs Consume the Most Rabbit Meat Per Capita in Europe

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Rabbit Or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The EU rabbit meat market reduced to $1.1B in 2019, waning by -3.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $1.5B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Consumption by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of rabbit meat consumption in 2019 were Spain (51K tons), Italy (45K tons) and the Czech Republic (40K tons), together accounting for 57% of total consumption. France, Germany, Bulgaria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of rabbit meat consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Slovakia, while rabbit meat consumption for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the consumption figures.

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat markets in the European Union were Germany ($249M), Spain ($213M) and Italy ($193M), together accounting for 58% of the total market. These countries were followed by France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In 2019, the highest levels of rabbit meat per capita consumption was registered in the Czech Republic (3.72 kg per person), followed by Spain (1.09 kg per person), Slovakia (0.82 kg per person) and Italy (0.75 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of rabbit meat was estimated at 0.46 kg per person.

Production in the EU

In 2019, approx. 234K tons of rabbit or hare meat were produced in the European Union; falling by -1.8% against 2018. In general, production saw a noticeable curtailment. The general negative trend in terms output was largely conditioned by a pronounced descent of the number of producing animals and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Production by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of rabbit meat production in 2019 were Spain (54K tons), Italy (43K tons) and France (42K tons), with a combined 60% share of total production. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Bulgaria, while rabbit meat production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

Producing Animals and Yield

In 2019, number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in the European Union shrank modestly to 144M heads, declining by -2.4% against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a pronounced decrease. The level of producing animals peaked at 175M heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average rabbit meat yield reached 1,631 kg per 1000 heads in 2019, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports in the EU

In 2019, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by -0.3% to 25K tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.8% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of 31K tons. From 2015 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure. In value terms, rabbit meat exports reduced to $130M (IndexBox estimates) in 2019.

Exports by Country

In 2019, France (6K tons), Spain (5.5K tons), Hungary (4.7K tons) and Belgium (4.3K tons) was the major exporter of rabbit or hare meat in the European Union, committing 81% of total export. It was distantly followed by Italy (1.5K tons), making up a 6% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (912 tons) and Portugal (648 tons) - together made up 6% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Portugal, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($29M), France ($28M) and Belgium ($25M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 62% share of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Export Prices by Country

The rabbit meat export price in the European Union stood at $5,131 per ton in 2019, dropping by -6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 21% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $5,638 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($7,147 per ton), while Italy ($3,744 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rabbit meat market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  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

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: 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) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. 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, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Producing Animals, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. 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. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    8. Exports and Growth, by Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Yield and Growth
    12. Exports and Growth
    13. Export Prices and Growth
    14. Market Size and Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports and Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    20. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Producing Animals, by Country, 2024
    24. Producing Animals, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield, by Country: 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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