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Peru: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2025

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Peru

The Peruvian market for horse, mule and donkey meat soared to $X in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Peru

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 4.8%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Peru

In 2022, horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Peru declined sharply to X tons, which is down by -33.9% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 350%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 344%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Peru, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Peru worldwide, together accounting for 99.9% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +23.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of horse, mule and donkey meat consumption in 2020 were China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, with a combined 53% share of global consumption. Russia, Mexico, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Australia, the United States, Brazil and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of horse, mule and donkey meat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of horse, mule and donkey meat production in 2020 were China, Kazakhstan and Mexico, together comprising 52% of global production. Mongolia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Argentina and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

What are the leading suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat to Peru?

In value terms, Bolivia constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Peru.

What are the leading importers of horse, mule and donkey meat from Peru?

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Peru, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam, with a 32% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat in Peru?

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $2,291 per ton in 2020, falling by -2.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat in Peru?

In 2009, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $1,147 per ton, jumping by 28% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for horse, mule and donkey meat in Peru. 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 1097 - Horse meat
FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
FCL 1111 - Meat of mules

Country coverage:

Peru

Data coverage:

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