France: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in France

The French rabbit meat market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -12.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in France

In value terms, rabbit meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in France fell dramatically to X kg per head, with a decrease of -20% against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in France; growing by 30% against the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from France

Rabbit meat exports from France fell modestly to X tons in 2022, waning by -2.6% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from France, with a combined 56% share of total exports. Germany, the UK, the United States, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +186.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from France worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +173.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Switzerland (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of rabbit or hare meat were imported into France; with a decrease of -46% against 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest rabbit meat supplier to France, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-14.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.3% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to France, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-12.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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