Romania: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Romania

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Romanian rabbit meat market, when its value decreased by -47% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a tangible expansion. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Production in Romania

In value terms, rabbit meat production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Rabbit meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Romania stood at X kg per head, leveling off at 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.3%. Over the period under review, the average rabbit meat yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Romania reduced slightly to X heads in 2022, which is down by -2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.4% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, rabbit meat exports from Romania surged to X tons, jumping by 386% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 182,930% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 82,010%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Romania, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, rabbit meat exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Moldova stood at -17.0%.

In value terms, Moldova ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Romania, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Moldova stood at -11.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (+6.5%).

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Romania

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of rabbit or hare meat decreased by -55.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 268%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 275% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) was the main supplier of rabbit meat to Romania, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary amounted to +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+26.1% per year) and Spain (-31.5% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Romania, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary totaled +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+23.6% per year) and Spain (-30.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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