In 2023, the European meat products market demonstrated varied performance across countries. Germany remained the leader with a production value of €50.89 billion, marking a 2.76% increase from the previous year. Spain and France followed, showing respective increases of 5.55% and 0.57%, indicating steady growth. Italy and the United Kingdom experienced modest growth rates of 1.71% and 1.62%, respectively. Poland and Austria showed strong growth rates of 3.13% and 3.89%, while Ireland declined by 12.98%. Norway suffered a slight decline of 1.8%, contrasting with Sweden, which increased by 1.68%. Notable rises were seen in Switzerland (3.33%), and Estonia (3.49%).
Future trends to watch in the European meat products sector focus on the increasing demand for plant-based alternatives, regulatory changes influenced by sustainability goals, and potential impacts of economic conditions on consumer purchasing power and preferences. The steady growth in developed markets like Germany and Spain suggests continued resilience, while slower or negative growth in countries like Ireland and Norway calls for strategic adaptations.
Top countries in Meat Products Production Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 50,890 | 2023 | +1.66% | +2.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 35,050 | 2023 | +4.64% | +5.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 34,330 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 24,730 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 23,630 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 20,710 | 2023 | +6.44% | +3.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 12,660 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 7,350 | 2023 | +1.98% | +3.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 5,630 | 2023 | -0.034% | +0.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 5,100 | 2023 | +2.5% | +3.89% | View data |
