France leads European bovine meat slaughterings with a 17.45% share, followed by Germany and the UK. The UK experienced a slight increase, while France and Germany saw declines. Spain and Portugal showed notable growth, whereas Italy and Belgium faced reductions. Eastern European countries generally exhibit smaller shares, with Moldova as the smallest. Over a five-year period, compound annual growth reflected stability for major countries, but declines were observed in smaller nations.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in Spain and Portugal due to positive momentum, while France and Germany might stabilize or enhance production efficiencies to mitigate downward trends. Ecological sustainability and demand for alternative meat sources could influence long-term dynamics.
Top countries in Bovine Meat Slaughterings Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17.45 | 2023 | +0.21% | -1.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.54 | 2023 | -0.71% | -2.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.97 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.51 | 2023 | -0.51% | -1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.4 | 2023 | +0.51% | +1.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 7.96 | 2023 | +0.079% | -0.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 7.06 | 2023 | +2.05% | -0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 5.4 | 2023 | +0.057% | -1.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.05 | 2023 | +0.0042% | -3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.76 | 2023 | +2.59% | -1.58% | View data |
