Finland: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Finland

The Finnish rabbit meat market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, falling by -22.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2018, the amount of rabbit or hare meat exported from Finland soared to X kg, growing by 296% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,357%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports surged to $X in 2018. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,646%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Finland.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +81.1%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Finland, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +212.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 79% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+72.5%).

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, the amount of rabbit or hare meat imported into Finland fell remarkably to X tons, reducing by -19.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest rabbit meat supplier to Finland, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +32.1%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Finland, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +31.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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