Greece - Rabbit or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Rabbit Meat Market Size in Greece
The Greek rabbit meat market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3.3%. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Rabbit Meat Production in Greece
In value terms, rabbit meat production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
In 2022, the average rabbit meat yield in Greece totaled X kg per head, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.9%. The rabbit meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.
The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Greece shrank slightly to X heads in 2022, waning by -2.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.
Rabbit Meat Exports
Exports from Greece
In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by -75.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,350%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, rabbit meat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 603% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Albania (X tons) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Greece, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, rabbit meat exports to Albania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X tons), twofold. Bulgaria (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Albania stood at +9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (+1.8% per year) and Bulgaria (+14.9% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Greece were Albania ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for 97% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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
In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($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 Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Rabbit Meat Imports
Imports into Greece
In 2022, approx. X tons of rabbit or hare meat were imported into Greece; falling by -23.7% compared with 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, rabbit meat imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of rabbit meat imports to Greece, with a combined 95% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.8%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Greece, together comprising 88% of total imports. The Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +43.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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