The mutton and goat meat market in Belgium experienced a general declining trend in volume from 2014 to 2023, standing stable at 12.0 Thousand Metric Tons in 2023. Year-on-year variation has seen fluctuations, notably with a significant drop in 2016 (-13.33%) and 2020 (-7.69%). The last two years showed no variation in 2022 and 2023. The CAGR over the past five years up to 2023 has been -1.59%, indicating an average annual decrease. Forecasts indicate a continued decline, with the market volume expected to reach 11.0 Thousand Metric Tons by 2028, resulting in a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -1.73% and a total decrease of 8.33%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative proteins, changes in dietary habits related to health consciousness, and potential impacts of climate change and supply chain disruptions on meat production and availability.
