Global Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size

The global meat market fell slightly to $X.4B in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $X.8B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production

In value terms, meat production rose to $X.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X.1B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of meat production was China (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, meat production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In 2022, the global average yield of meat declined modestly to X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The global yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production worldwide contracted modestly to X heads, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The global producing animals peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports

After ten years of growth, overseas shipments of meat decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, meat exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), Australia (X tons), Denmark (X tons), India (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together recording X% of total export. France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, meat imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by the United States (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the largest importers of meat, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (X%), Romania (X%), Mexico (X%), South Korea (X%), the United States (X%), Poland (X%) and Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Italy, the Netherlands and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Mexico and the Philippines increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($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 (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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