France leads the European cow slaughtering share with 24.87 thousand metric tons, followed by Germany at 14.14. The UK displays positive growth at 1.68%, while Germany shows a decline of 2.24% year-on-year. Spain has a significant growth rate at 3.18%, contrasting with the decline in Belgium at 3.64%. Notable outliers include Slovenia with a 5.72% increase and Montenegro growing by 15.75%, while Macedonia witnesses the most substantial drop at 43.26%. Over the past five years, changes suggest a reshuffling in production shares, influenced by economic and policy shifts affecting the agriculture sector.
Looking forward, attention should be given to the long-term impact of environmental regulations and sustainability goals on livestock farming across Europe. Innovations in agricultural technology and shifts in trade dynamics influenced by broader EU policies are expected to affect future slaughtering shares.
Top countries in Cow Slaughterings Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 24.87 | 2023 | +3.15% | -0.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.14 | 2023 | +6.31% | -2.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.49 | 2023 | +2.05% | +1.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.05 | 2023 | -2.44% | -1.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.61 | 2023 | +1.42% | -0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.86 | 2023 | +2.32% | -2.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.01 | 2023 | 0% | +3.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 4.97 | 2023 | -6.09% | -0.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.9 | 2023 | +1.28% | -3.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.73 | 2023 | +6.85% | -0.87% | View data |
