Global Preserved Cows Meat Market 2025

Preserved Cows Meat Market Size

The global preserved cows meat market expanded modestly to $X in 2021, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Production

In value terms, preserved cows meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Cows Meat Exports

Exports

In 2021, overseas shipments of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 3.2%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved cows meat exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), the United States (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the largest exporters of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals, together making up 58% of total exports. France (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals. At the same time, Poland (+6.4%), Australia (+4.8%) and France (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +6.4% from 2012-2021. Germany, Italy, New Zealand and Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-1.2%), Jordan (-3.6%), Belgium (-4.4%), the Netherlands (-4.8%) and Ireland (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland and Brazil increased by +3 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest preserved cows meat supplier worldwide, comprising 27% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 8.4% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8% share.

In Brazil, preserved cows meat exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+3.6% per year) and Germany (+0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved cows meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Cows Meat Imports

Imports

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals were imported worldwide; almost unchanged from 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 8.8%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved cows meat imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Canada (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main importers of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals, together achieving 48% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Australia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals worldwide, comprising 27% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 8.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +9.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-7.2% per year) and Canada (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved cows meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price attained 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+4.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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