In 2023, the Netherlands emerged as the leader in European imports of meat and poultry meat products with an 18.48% share. Significant growth was observed in Greece (27.73%) and Lithuania (17.55%). In contrast, the United Kingdom and Finland saw declines, with -2.17% and -8.9% respectively. Spain showed a robust 11.46% increase, while Italy dropped by 7.03%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years suggests varied, yet generally positive trends across countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential impact of economic shifts on import demands, especially in larger markets like the UK and Germany.
- Monitoring countries with volatile year-on-year changes, such as Greece and Spain, for sustained growth or correction.
- The influence of trade agreements or restrictions on smaller importers like Malta and Cyprus, which could alter market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Meat and Poultry Meat Products Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 18.48 | 2023 | +5.17% | +6.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.44 | 2023 | +3.75% | +3.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12.05 | 2023 | -2.11% | -2.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.77 | 2023 | -8.27% | -7.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 10.42 | 2023 | +2.52% | +3.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.65 | 2023 | +3.61% | +11.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.61 | 2023 | +2.76% | +5.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4.1 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 4.08 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Greece | 3.48 | 2023 | +13.29% | +27.73% | View data |
