In 2023, the United Kingdom led European sold production of fresh or chilled cuts of beef and veal, recording significant growth at 4.03% year-on-year. Germany followed closely but with a modest increase of 0.83%, while France and the Netherlands saw declines of 3.27% and 2.6%, respectively. Notable increases were observed in Italy (13.33%) and Poland (4.97%), highlighting their strengthening positions in the market. In contrast, Belgium experienced a substantial drop of 8.53%. Furthermore, smaller markets such as Estonia and Serbia showed promising escalations with 6.29% and 9.36% increases respectively, depicting a dynamic shift across the continent.
Future trends to watch for in the European market for beef and veal include potential impacts of environmental regulations which might direct shifts towards more sustainable production practices. Additionally, consumer preferences might incline towards locally sourced products amid rising awareness of carbon footprints associated with food miles, potentially boosting production in countries with perceivably sustainable practices.
Top countries in Sold Production of Fresh or Chilled Cuts of Beef and Veal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 796,620,000 | 2023 | +2.47% | +4.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 758,150,000 | 2023 | +8.58% | +0.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 392,030,000 | 2023 | -2.89% | -3.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 329,140,000 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 278,280,000 | 2023 | +2.5% | +13.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 277,450,000 | 2023 | +0.88% | -2.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 264,610,000 | 2023 | +3.78% | +4.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 260,780,000 | 2023 | -5.45% | -2.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 160,480,000 | 2023 | +4.02% | +4.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 134,150,000 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.75% | View data |
