In the European cow slaughtering industry as of 2023, France leads with the highest slaughtering share, closely followed by Germany and the UK. The past year has seen a slight decline in cow slaughterings in major countries such as Germany and the Netherlands. Conversely, the UK and Spain have experienced positive growth. Notably, Southern European countries like Portugal and Slovenia show promising increments. Countries with emerging trends include Cyprus and Montenegro, while Romania and Slovakia show notable decreases.
Future trends to watch involve macroeconomic factors like consumer preferences shifting towards plant-based diets, regulatory changes focusing on sustainability, and trade dynamics affecting production costs. Emerging technology in agriculture could also shape production efficiencies and market dynamics.
Top countries in Cow Slaughterings Share by Country (Thousand Units (Heads))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 21.57 | 2023 | +1.83% | -1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.57 | 2023 | +6.99% | -2.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.94 | 2023 | +2.05% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.72 | 2023 | -5.03% | -0.028% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.45 | 2023 | +1.01% | -1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.08 | 2023 | +1.1% | -3.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.39 | 2023 | +0.0025% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 4.98 | 2023 | -11.92% | -1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.03 | 2023 | +1.58% | -3.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.65 | 2023 | +6.32% | -0.92% | View data |
