In 2023, Germany led the global meat processing sector with 146 thousand metric tons, followed by the United Kingdom with 103 thousand metric tons and New Zealand with 101 thousand metric tons. The United States, at 43 thousand metric tons, showed a significant increase of 9.75% year-on-year. In Europe, Poland saw a steady growth of 2.38%, while France's output grew slightly by 0.68%. Key Eastern European countries such as Russia and Hungary recorded notable increases of 6.96% and 1.84% respectively. Among the smaller producers, Slovakia and Romania exhibited impressive growth rates of 3.71% and 4.56% respectively.
Future trends to watch in the global meat processing industry include the potential for technological innovations to improve efficiency and sustainability. Increasing environmental concerns and regulatory pressures could drive shifts towards more sustainable practices, potentially affecting production volumes. Additionally, changes in consumer preferences, especially towards plant-based alternatives, could impact the industry landscape over the coming years.
Top countries in Meat Processing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 146 | 2023 | 0% | -1.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 103 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 New Zealand | 101 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 90 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 72 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 71 | 2023 | -1.39% | +2.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 63 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United States | 43 | 2023 | +2.38% | +9.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 36 | 2023 | +2.86% | +3.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 30 | 2023 | +3.45% | +2.9% | View data |
