Austria: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Austria

For the third consecutive year, the Austrian rabbit meat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.3% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Rabbit Meat Production in Austria

In value terms, rabbit meat production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 30%. Rabbit meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Austria stood at X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rabbit meat yield decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the average rabbit meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Austria; which is down by -1.6% against 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.8%. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, rabbit meat exports from Austria declined sharply to X tons, shrinking by -17% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 48%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Austria, together comprising 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +16.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Switzerland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of rabbit or hare meat increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +134.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to Austria, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +89.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Austria, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +113.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -20.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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