The horse meat production in France has seen a downward trend over the past decade. Starting from 5.8 Thousand Metric Tons in 2013, the production steadily declined to 4.02 Thousand Metric Tons in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 3.78% and a 5-year CAGR of -3.66%. The production is forecasted to continue its decline, reaching 3.19 Thousand Metric Tons by 2028, which indicates a forecast 5-year CAGR of -3.66% and a total forecasted growth rate of -16.99% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Ongoing reduction in demand for horse meat.
- Impact of regulatory and animal welfare changes.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative protein sources.
