From 2013 to 2023, the fresh equine meat market in Italy showed fluctuations in volume. It began at 31.862 million kilograms in 2013 and declined steadily until 2017. A recovery phase occurred from 2018 to 2020, with volumes peaking at 39.832 million kilograms. However, by 2023, the volume had decreased to 37.547 million kilograms. The average annual growth rate over the last 5 years was 0.6%. Recent year-on-year changes showed declines of 0.89% in 2022 and 0.91% in 2023.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential market stabilization or declines due to shifting consumer preferences.
- Increased impact of sustainability and animal welfare considerations.
- Possible influences from economic or regulatory changes affecting meat production.
