Poland: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Poland

After three years of decline, the Polish rabbit meat market increased by 30% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Production in Poland

In value terms, rabbit meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 101% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Poland amounted to X kg per head, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average rabbit meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Poland; approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by -36.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,027% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 658%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Poland, together comprising 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +656.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Poland were Lithuania ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 81% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +606.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Italy (+45.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of rabbit or hare meat were imported into Poland; increasing by 66% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 2,947%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,301%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Poland, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary stood at +43.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.0% per year) and Belgium (+288.4% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest rabbit meat suppliers to Poland, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +254.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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