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Canada: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Canada

The Canadian rabbit meat market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 524% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Canada

In value terms, rabbit meat production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Canada

For the third consecutive year, Canada recorded growth in shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat, which increased by 59% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 913%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 712% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +31.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +13.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -13.6% per year.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, rabbit meat imports into Canada skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 232% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 286% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 277%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest rabbit meat supplier to Canada, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary amounted to +1,723.8%.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Canada, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hungary amounted to +1,975.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+13.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat consumption was China, comprising approx. 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. Egypt ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.4% share.

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

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production was China, accounting for 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 Canada?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Canada.

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

In value terms, the U.S. remains the key foreign market for rabbit meat exports from Canada.

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

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $8.8 per kg in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year.

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

In 2020, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $4.3 per kg, with an increase of 11% against the previous year.

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

Canada

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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