Slovakia: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2025

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by -8.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Horse, mule and donkey meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Slovakia

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 137%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Slovakia reduced to X kg per head, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 0.7%. The horse, mule and donkey meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Slovakia totaled X head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 36%. As a result, the amount of animals produced reached the peak level of X head. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Slovakia surged to X kg, growing by 17% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 800% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,463% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X kg) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland was relatively modest.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Slovakia worldwide.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +332.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -53.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 2,209% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2,261.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, overseas purchases of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by -82% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 371%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 372%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) was the main supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Slovakia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at -44.6%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled -36.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 134% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +14.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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