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Argentina: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian rabbit meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 172% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed strong growth. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Argentina

In value terms, rabbit meat production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Argentina was estimated at X kg per head, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 106%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average rabbit meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Argentina; declining by -3.1% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of rabbit or hare meat were exported from Argentina; waning by -25.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 232%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 206%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Argentina, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, rabbit meat exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at -1.8%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Argentina, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled -7.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -51.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 309% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 363% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) was the main rabbit meat supplier to Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +4.6%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +38.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +32.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for rabbit or hare meat in the world?

China remains the largest rabbit meat consuming country worldwide, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 7.4% share.

What are the largest producers of rabbit or hare meat in the world?

China remains the largest rabbit meat producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of rabbit or hare meat to Argentina?

In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Argentina.

What are the leading importers of rabbit or hare meat from Argentina?

In value terms, Belgium remains the key foreign market for rabbit meat exports from Argentina.

What is the average export price for rabbit or hare meat in Argentina?

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $8.3 per kg in 2020, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for rabbit or hare meat in Argentina?

In 2019, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $10 per kg, rising by 7.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rabbit meat market in Argentina. 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:

Argentina

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024