Europe: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Production in Europe

In value terms, meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average meat yield dropped to X kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Europe amounted to X heads, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, meat exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat supplying countries in Europe were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the largest importer of meat in Europe, committing X% of total import. Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Greece (X tons), Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Romania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform