China leads the global meat import market with 6.44 million metric tons, showing a year-on-year variation of 1.7% in 2023. Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States follow with 3.55, 2.77, 2.46, and 2.35 million metric tons respectively. Growth variations are notable, with countries like Chile (2.45%), Iraq (5.77%), and Iran (3.33%) experiencing significant increases. Conversely, Vietnam (-1.88%) and Russia (-8.99%) report declines. The overall landscape displays mixed trends, highlighting varied demand dynamics across global markets.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of economic policies, environmental concerns, and shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative protein sources. Growth in emerging markets and technological advancements in meat production and supply chains will also significantly influence future import volumes.
Top countries in Meat Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 6,440 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 3,550 | 2023 | +1% | +0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,770 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2,460 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 United States | 2,350 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 2,250 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,710 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1,690 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 1,660 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1,540 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.42% | View data |
