Uruguay: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan rabbit meat market increased by 5.6% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Production in Uruguay

In value terms, rabbit meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Uruguay stood at X kg per head, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average rabbit meat yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Uruguay was estimated at X heads in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 1.9%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, rabbit meat exports from Uruguay reduced remarkably to X tons, declining by -31.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +5.9%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +8.3% per year.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of rabbit or hare meat decreased by -48.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 4,326% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4,452% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit meat to Uruguay, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Uruguay, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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