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New Zealand - Rabbit or Hare Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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New Zealand: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand rabbit meat market stood at less than $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value decreased by -93.6% against the previous year. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in New Zealand

In value terms, rabbit meat production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 67%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2018, approx. X kg of rabbit or hare meat were exported from New Zealand; increasing by 1,667% on 2017. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg), Finland (X kg) and Niue (X kg) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

From 2017 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +2,500.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from New Zealand, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Niue, with a 6.6% share.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +3,038.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+2,008.3% per year) and Niue (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 64% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated significant growth from 2017 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +64.0% over the last one-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niue ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palau ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+20.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat consumption was China, comprising approx. 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?

The country with the largest volume of rabbit meat production was China, 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. Egypt ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of rabbit or hare meat to New Zealand?

In value terms, Australia constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to New Zealand.

What are the leading importers of rabbit or hare meat from New Zealand?

In value terms, Germany remains the key foreign market for rabbit meat exports from New Zealand, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Finland, with a 9.9% share of total exports.

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

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $5.2 per kg in 2020, falling by -4.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for rabbit or hare meat in New Zealand?

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $16 per kg in 2020, surging by 18% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rabbit meat market in New Zealand. 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:

New Zealand

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
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