Belarus: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2025

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Belarus

The Belarusian market for horse, mule and donkey meat contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Belarus

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Belarus contracted to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of -6.7% on 2021. Overall, the yield showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 59%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Belarus expanded notably to X heads, picking up by 7.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a deep setback. 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.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Belarus surged to X tons, with an increase of 344% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) and Uzbekistan (X kg) were the main destinations of horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Belarus.

From 2014 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +133.6%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Belarus worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +141.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 0.8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+80.4%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Belarus

Horse, mule and donkey meat imports into Belarus amounted to X tons in 2022, picking up by 14% against the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 401% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 478%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat imports to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +19.5%).

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to Belarus were Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X).

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+32.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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