In 2023, the Netherlands led global imports of fresh or chilled bovine carcasses and half carcasses, experiencing a modest growth. Italy and France saw declines, while Portugal and the United Kingdom showed slight increases. Countries like Kuwait and Russia showed notable growth, alongside emerging markets like El Salvador and Saudi Arabia which had significant growth rates. Among the smaller importers, Angola posted the highest relative growth, a trend indicating a shift in emerging market demands. In contrast, sizable drops were observed in Cyprus and South Africa.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased demand in emerging markets and the impact of global trade agreements and regulations on existing major importers. Attention should also be given to how sustainability and the push towards reduced meat consumption in developed nations might impact import volumes.
Top countries in Import of Fresh or Chilled Bovine Carcasses and Half Carcasses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 542,410,000 | 2023 | +1.93% | +1.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 268,470,000 | 2023 | -5.02% | -5.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 201,750,000 | 2023 | +1.92% | +0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 151,950,000 | 2023 | +0.93% | +1.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 143,560,000 | 2023 | -1.26% | -1.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 122,670,000 | 2023 | -2.93% | -3.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kuwait | 92,359,000 | 2023 | +3.9% | +3.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 90,404,000 | 2023 | +0.11% | -0.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 85,968,000 | 2023 | +2.69% | +2.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Russia | 55,994,000 | 2023 | +1.3% | +5.17% | View data |
