United Kingdom: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK rabbit meat market increased by 48% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Rabbit Meat Production in the UK

In value terms, rabbit meat production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from the UK

Rabbit meat exports from the UK fell sharply to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -21.3% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 21% 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

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from the UK, with a combined 82% share of total exports. China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 86% of total exports. Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 China (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rabbit or hare meat increased by 55% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 197% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to the UK, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+8.6% per year) and Ireland (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to the UK, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+10.1% per year) and Ireland (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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