CIS: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in CIS

The CIS rabbit meat market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Production in CIS

In value terms, rabbit meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production, accounting for 88% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belarus (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Moldova (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

In Russia, rabbit meat production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+2.6% per year) and Moldova (+1.8% per year).

In 2022, the average rabbit meat yield in the CIS was estimated at X kg per head, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in the CIS reduced slightly to X heads, falling by -1.9% on 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.3%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, exports of rabbit or hare meat in the CIS reduced remarkably to X tons, declining by -33.2% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 181%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat exports, with a CAGR of -3.1% from 2012 to 2022. Belarus (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia increased by +31 percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in the CIS, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to +14.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 101%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+18.5%).

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rabbit or hare meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. 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, rabbit meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importer of rabbit or hare meat in the CIS, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 76% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Moldova (X tons), together generating a 23% share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -23.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (+16.8%) and Moldova (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +16.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belarus (+13 p.p.) and Moldova (+9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (-22.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rabbit or hare meat in the CIS, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -19.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+18.5% per year) and Moldova (+8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.1% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rabbit meat import price increased by +8.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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