Slovenia: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Slovenia

The Slovene market for horse, mule and donkey meat dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Slovenia

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Slovenia contracted slightly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Slovenia fell slightly to X heads, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of horse, mule and donkey meat were exported from Slovenia; growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled X%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%).

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of horse, mule and donkey meat were imported into Slovenia; waning by X% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to Slovenia.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 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 2017 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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