In 2023, France led cow slaughtering in Europe (1.6M heads), followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. Year-on-year, several countries saw declines, with notable decreases in Belgium, Croatia, and Romania, which saw the largest drop at 19.44%. However, there were increases in countries like Cyprus (9.99%) and Slovenia (5.76%). Over the last five years, the CAGR suggests a steady decline in slaughter rates in Germany and Belgium, contrasting with increases in the UK and Spain.
Future trends may include:
- The impact of environmental policies reducing herd sizes.
- Potential shifts in consumer behavior towards plant-based diets.
- Continued volatility in smaller markets like Montenegro, showing erratic trends.
Top countries in Cow Slaughterings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Heads) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,600 | 2023 | +1.83% | -1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,080 | 2023 | +6.99% | -2.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 735.87 | 2023 | +2.05% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 571.66 | 2023 | -5.03% | -0.028% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 551.67 | 2023 | +1.01% | -1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 450.35 | 2023 | +1.1% | -3.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 398.84 | 2023 | +0.0025% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 368.6 | 2023 | -11.92% | -1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 298.61 | 2023 | +1.58% | -3.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 196.29 | 2023 | +6.32% | -0.92% | View data |
