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Kenya: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan rabbit meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Kenya

In value terms, rabbit meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average rabbit meat yield in Kenya amounted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 200% against the previous year. The rabbit meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Kenya skyrocketed to X heads in 2022, increasing by 79% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 194% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2020, the amount of rabbit or hare meat exported from Kenya amounted to X kg, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X kg) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Kenya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Somalia stood at -18.6%.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia totaled -20.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, 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 Somalia.

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Somalia amounted to -2.6% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for rabbit or hare meat in the world?

China remains the largest rabbit meat consuming country worldwide, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 7.4% share.

What are the largest producers of rabbit or hare meat in the world?

China remains the largest rabbit meat producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 7.4% share.

What is the average export price for rabbit or hare meat in Kenya?

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $4.4 per kg in 2020, shrinking by -25.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rabbit meat market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024