South-Eastern Asia: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2025

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian market for horse, mule and donkey meat contracted modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), with a combined 93% share of total production. Malaysia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average horse, mule and donkey meat yield totaled X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the horse, mule and donkey meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in South-Eastern Asia shrank to X heads, declining by -3.4% against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 28%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2019, shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 361% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 269% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 122% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 122% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to -11.4% per year.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of horse, mule and donkey meat, when their volume increased by 12% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,493% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,370% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Vietnam dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 91% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), making up a 9.1% share of total imports.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat imports, with a CAGR of +27.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Indonesia (+13.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Vietnam (+35 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Indonesia saw its share reduced by -9.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports.

In Vietnam, horse, mule and donkey meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of +34.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, horse, mule and donkey meat import price decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+5.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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