In 2023, cow slaughterings in Germany stood at 1.08 million heads. According to the forecast data from 2024 onwards, there is a noticeable downward trend in cow slaughterings, declining from 1.06 million heads in 2024 to approximately 0.99 million heads by 2028.
The year-on-year variation highlights a consistent decrease in cow slaughterings each year. Between 2024 and 2025, the decrease is around 1.89%, from 2025 to 2026, a 1.92% fall, from 2026 to 2027, a 0.98% decrease, and finally from 2027 to 2028, a 2.07% reduction. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 indicates an average annual decline of around 1.64%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in agricultural practices and changing consumer behavior towards sustainable and plant-based diets, which may further impact the demand and supply of cow meat in Germany. Monitoring EU policy developments on livestock production and environmental regulations will also be crucial, as these could influence market dynamics significantly.
