Overview of the Global Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

After two years of decline, the global market for horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 3.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 156% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), with a combined 52% share of global production. Mongolia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, the United States and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The global average horse, mule and donkey meat yield shrank modestly to X kg per head in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 14%. The global yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production worldwide; with an increase of 1.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 3.2%. The global 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 2022, shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Mongolia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Brazil (X tons), France (X tons) and Canada (X tons), together accounting for 92% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 36% of global exports. Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Canada, France, Italy and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 57%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by -2.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 17%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 32% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons), Russia (X tons), Japan (X tons), China (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +37.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat worldwide, comprising 37% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to +2.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-5.4% per year) and Japan (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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