In 2023, China emerged as the leading importer of horse, ass, mule, and hinny meat, showing a year-on-year increase of 4.61%. Italy and Belgium followed, though both experienced declines of 0.49% and 8.86%, respectively. The Netherlands and Russia also saw decreases in imports by 1.59% and 7.05%. Meanwhile, Germany and the United States saw minor positive variations, reflecting modest growth in imports. Greece showed a significant rise of 12.22% compared to the previous year, while smaller markets like Mozambique and Norway recorded slight increases. Conversely, Andorra experienced a dramatic decline of 54.33%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for continued growth in the Chinese and U.S. markets, which might be influenced by changing consumption patterns and trade policies. The European drop suggests a shifting preference or regulatory impact, potentially affecting future imports. Emerging markets, particularly in Asia, could see a rise in demand as economic conditions and meat consumption patterns evolve. Monitoring trade agreements and disease outbreaks will also be crucial in understanding shifts in global trade dynamics for this meat category.
Top countries in Import of Horse, Ass, Mule, Hinny Meat by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 36,922,000 | 2023 | +5.8% | +4.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 27,002,000 | 2023 | +0.68% | -0.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 10,063,000 | 2023 | -8.81% | -8.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8,621,600 | 2023 | +0.24% | -1.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 7,988,500 | 2023 | -7.54% | -7.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5,814,100 | 2023 | -12.48% | -10.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 5,219,300 | 2023 | -2.17% | -1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kazakhstan | 2,362,100 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1,917,400 | 2023 | -1.21% | -1.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 1,859,700 | 2023 | -6.87% | -6.36% | View data |
