European meat imports exhibit notable variability by country. The Netherlands leads with 0.1 metric tons per capita, showing no change year-on-year. Denmark, despite a slight decline of 2.49%, remains a significant importer. Belgium, Latvia, and Lithuania saw increases in imports, notably 4.4% for Lithuania. Ireland experienced a marginal decline, whereas Slovakia, Croatia, and Bulgaria saw modest increases. Noteworthy decreases occurred in Malta and Germany, while countries like Albania and Iceland displayed the highest growth rates.
Future trends to watch include the sustainability of the increases in countries like Norway (+8.45%) and Iceland (+4.94%), and the impact of declining imports in traditionally high-consumption countries like Germany and Sweden. Economic shifts, policy changes, and evolving consumer preferences towards plant-based diets will influence these trends.
Top countries in Meat Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 0.067 | 2023 | 0% | -2.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 0.065 | 2023 | +3.17% | +2.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 0.062 | 2023 | +3.33% | +3.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 0.062 | 2023 | +3.33% | +4.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 0.06 | 2023 | +3.45% | -0.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.059 | 2023 | +3.51% | +1.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 0.058 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.053 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.053 | 2023 | +1.92% | -1.44% | View data |
