Northern America: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Northern America

For the seventh year in a row, the North American market for horse, mule and donkey meat recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.8% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +62.1% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Northern America

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of -0.3%).

The average horse, mule and donkey meat yield fell slightly to X kg per head in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.6%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Northern America; flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.4%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in Northern America

For the tenth year in a row, Northern America recorded decline in shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat, which decreased by -22.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -0.3% was in 2019. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 4.6%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. The United States (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Canada stood at -18.5%. At the same time, the United States (+33.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United States emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +33.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +3.2 percentage points.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier in Northern America, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

In Canada, horse, mule and donkey meat exports decreased by an average annual rate of -14.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +56.2% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.8%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in Northern America

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 43% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 50%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2022.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of horse, mule and donkey meat. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat in Northern America.

In the United States, horse, mule and donkey meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 import price increased by +90.4% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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