Hungary: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian rabbit meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in Hungary

In value terms, rabbit meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Rabbit meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Hungary totaled X kg per head, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average rabbit meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Hungary fell to X heads in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rabbit meat exports from Hungary, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, rabbit meat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rabbit or hare meat exports from Hungary, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, purchases abroad of rabbit or hare meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main rabbit meat supplier to Hungary, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rabbit meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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