Northern America: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Northern America

The North American rabbit meat market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 27% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Rabbit Meat Production in Northern America

In value terms, rabbit meat production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Canada (X tons) remains the largest rabbit meat producing country in Northern America, comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Canada stood at +12.1%.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat increased by 106% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 246%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), generating a 35% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +25.9%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in Northern America, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada stood at +11.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 20%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-1.6%).

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in Northern America

Rabbit meat imports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 40% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States was the key importer of rabbit or hare meat in Northern America, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 83% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 17% share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+19.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +19.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-12.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rabbit or hare meat in Northern America, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +6.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 the United States (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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