MERCOSUR: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for horse, mule and donkey meat contracted slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in MERCOSUR

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Chile, Colombia, Peru and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in MERCOSUR fell modestly to X kg per head, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the horse, mule and donkey meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production contracted to X heads in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat exported in MERCOSUR reduced to X tons, shrinking by X% against the year before. In general, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) represented the largest exporters of horse, mule and donkey meat in MERCOSUR, together mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% 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 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in MERCOSUR

Horse, mule and donkey meat imports contracted remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Venezuela (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

Venezuela was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2016 to 2022. While the share of Venezuela (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Venezuela ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat in MERCOSUR.

In Venezuela, horse, mule and donkey meat imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2016-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by less than X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Venezuela.

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Venezuela amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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