The Netherlands leads global imports of fresh or chilled bovine carcasses and half carcasses, with the 2023 data highlighting modest growth. While significant drop-offs were seen in France and South Africa, countries like Macedonia and Angola experienced notable increases, driven primarily by evolving import demand and potentially changing supply chains. Looking at regions, several Eastern European and Middle Eastern countries like Austria, El Salvador, and Saudi Arabia witnessed moderate to high growth. Meanwhile, traditionally larger consumers, such as Germany and the United States, saw declines or minimal growth.
Future trends to observe include the evolving dynamics in European import demands, potential increase in demand from African and Middle Eastern countries, and the economic implications of geopolitical shifts influencing supply chains. Additionally, the impact of sustainability and regulatory changes may alter trade flows and consumer preferences.
Top countries in Import of Fresh or Chilled Bovine Carcasses and Half Carcasses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 157,280,000 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 60,907,000 | 2023 | -3.68% | -3.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 45,370,000 | 2023 | +1.76% | +0.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 35,573,000 | 2023 | +1.15% | +2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 33,834,000 | 2023 | -1.19% | -0.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 26,166,000 | 2023 | -3.53% | -4.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 23,803,000 | 2023 | +2.83% | +3.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 19,671,000 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 16,164,000 | 2023 | +1.5% | +5.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kuwait | 14,454,000 | 2023 | +3.1% | +3.19% | View data |
