Czech Republic: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech market for horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 16% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the Czech Republic

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in the Czech Republic contracted to X kg per head, with a decrease of -11.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then dropped in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in the Czech Republic rose significantly to X head, increasing by 8.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 23% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at X head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by -32.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 378% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 307%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria (X kg), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to -8.8%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia stood at -12.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -20.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 91%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Imports 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 rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X tons) constituted the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay stood at +52.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-2.8% per year) and Bulgaria (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to the Czech Republic were Uruguay ($X), Argentina ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together comprising 73% of total imports.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +44.0%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+53.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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