The European heifer slaughtering landscape in 2024 is dominated by the United Kingdom, Italy, and France. These countries lead in volume, with the UK and Italy showing slight increases year-on-year, while Germany, Austria, and several others face declines. Notably, Portugal and Cyprus have shown strong growth. Over a five-year period, the compounded annual growth rate shows a modest increase with country-specific variations. This depicts varied regional agricultural dynamics influenced by national policies, market demands, and sustainability initiatives.
Future trends to monitor include shifts toward more sustainable farming practices, potential impacts from climate change policies, and the influence of European Union agricultural reforms, which might further alter these figures and affect heifer supply chains across the continent.
Top countries in Heifer Slaughterings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Heads) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 789.24 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 666.09 | 2023 | -0.19% | +1.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 587.71 | 2023 | -0.17% | +0.0051% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 586.06 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 529.51 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 487.72 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 315.39 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 111.73 | 2023 | +0.018% | -2.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 72.28 | 2023 | +2.23% | +1.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 71.9 | 2023 | +5.32% | +6.11% | View data |
