Venezuela: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Venezuela

In 2022, the Venezuelan meat market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a perceptible setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Production in Venezuela

In value terms, meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat in Venezuela declined modestly to X kg per head in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Venezuela; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Meat Exports

Exports from Venezuela

In 2022, approx. X kg of meat were exported from Venezuela; approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, exports faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for meat exports from Venezuela, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Venezuela.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Germany.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to X% per year.

Meat Imports

Imports into Venezuela

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Venezuela, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Brazil ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest meat suppliers to Venezuela, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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