Benelux: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux rabbit meat market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Benelux

In value terms, rabbit meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) remains the largest rabbit meat producing country in Benelux, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, rabbit meat production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Luxembourg (X tons), more than tenfold.

In the Netherlands, rabbit meat production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average rabbit meat yield surged to X kg per head in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the rabbit meat yield remained at a lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production dropped to X heads in 2022, leveling off at 2021. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of rabbit or hare meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the key exporter of rabbit or hare meat, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

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

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of rabbit or hare meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the major importer of rabbit or hare meat, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rabbit or hare meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Luxembourg (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rabbit or hare meat in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Belgium, rabbit meat imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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