Luxembourg: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Luxembourg

In 2022, the Luxembourg market for horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 7.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the market value increased by 9%. Horse, mule and donkey meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Luxembourg

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Luxembourg declined to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of -13.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 144%. The horse, mule and donkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Luxembourg soared to X head, with an increase of 40% on the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, faced a deep slump. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Luxembourg contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -99.1% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 13,716% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9,290%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Luxembourg.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of -0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Luxembourg, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-0.6% per year) and France (-12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, growing by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, horse, mule and donkey meat export price increased by +64.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, imports of horse, mule and donkey meat into Luxembourg declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by -70.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 352% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 237%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat imports to Luxembourg, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Canada ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to Luxembourg, together comprising 73% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +11.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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