Eastern Asia: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian rabbit meat market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, rabbit meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production was China (X tons), comprising approx. 77% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at -4.3%.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Eastern Asia reached X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% 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 Eastern Asia rose slightly to X heads, growing by 3% on the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of rabbit or hare meat exported in Eastern Asia declined to X tons, reducing by -7.5% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2022.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat exports, with a CAGR of -10.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, rabbit meat exports declined by an average annual rate of -8.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 41%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +1.9% per year.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rabbit or hare meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 297%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 252% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), mixing up a 19% share of total imports. Macao SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rabbit meat imports into Japan stood at +3.6%. At the same time, Macao SAR (+25.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Macao SAR emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +25.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-5.3%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-21.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (+61 p.p.), Hong Kong SAR (+10 p.p.) and Macao SAR (+3.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by -3.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rabbit or hare meat in Eastern Asia, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Macao SAR, with a 4% share.

In Japan, rabbit meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-5.5% per year) and Macao SAR (+27.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 105%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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