Switzerland: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Switzerland

For the tenth consecutive year, the Swiss market for horse, mule and donkey meat recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Horse, mule and donkey meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Switzerland

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level 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 Switzerland fell modestly to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Switzerland expanded rapidly to X heads in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X kg), France (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of horse, mule and donkey meat exports from Switzerland.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat exported from Switzerland worldwide.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports into Switzerland

For the tenth consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas purchases of horse, mule and donkey meat, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of X% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat imports to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Spain ($X) and Uruguay ($X) were the largest horse, mule and donkey meat suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Italy, Canada, Belgium, Australia and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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