In 2023, Germany led the global meat processing industry, albeit with a slight decline of 1.69%. The United States showed the most significant increase with a 9.75% rise. New Zealand, Poland, and Netherlands also enjoyed substantial growth, while Spain, Serbia, Finland, and others remained stable.
Future trends to watch include the emerging meat processing markets in Europe and North America, a rise in alternative protein sources, and technological innovations impacting processing efficiency and sustainability.
Top countries in Meat Processing Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 15.87 | 2023 | 0% | -1.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 11.2 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 New Zealand | 10.98 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.78 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.83 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7.72 | 2023 | -1.39% | +2.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 6.85 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United States | 4.67 | 2023 | +2.38% | +9.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.91 | 2023 | +2.86% | +3.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 3.26 | 2023 | +3.45% | +2.9% | View data |
