CIS: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2025

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in CIS

The CIS market for horse, mule and donkey meat rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in CIS

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of horse, mule and donkey meat production, comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Kazakhstan amounted to +5.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (-0.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+2.3% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in the CIS contracted modestly to X kg per head, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the horse, mule and donkey meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in the CIS contracted to X heads, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 6.7%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in CIS

Horse, mule and donkey meat exports contracted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -6.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Moldova (X tons) was the largest exporter of horse, mule and donkey meat, mixing up 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), mixing up a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Moldova stood at -6.7%. At the same time, Russia (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +1.7% from 2012-2022. Russia (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Moldova saw its share reduced by -14.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplying countries in the CIS were Moldova ($X) and Russia ($X).

Russia, with a CAGR of -4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Moldova totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (-2.8%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in CIS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the main importer of horse, mule and donkey meat, committing 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), constituting a 34% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of -4.7%).

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of -6.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-1.8%).

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