Czech Republic: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech rabbit meat market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, rabbit meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in the Czech Republic totaled X kg per head, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The rabbit meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in the Czech Republic totaled X heads, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 101% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +76.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-8.6% per year) and Poland (+52.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -22.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. 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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of rabbit or hare meat imported into the Czech Republic surged to X tons, rising by 32% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Poland, Belgium, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +82.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rabbit meat suppliers to the Czech Republic were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 84% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +88.4%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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