Austria: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Austria

After two years of decline, the Austrian meat market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in Austria

In value terms, meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average meat yield in Austria was estimated at X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Austria shrank modestly to X heads in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Meat Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of meat exported from Austria contracted to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Hungary, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, China, Slovakia, Romania, Japan, Switzerland and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, meat imports into Austria rose to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), ninefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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