An analysis of meat production in Belgium shows a slight downward trend from 2024 onward. Based on the data, meat production in Belgium is expected to decrease gradually from 1.7683 million metric tons in 2024 to 1.7626 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.08% to 0.09%.
The actual production in 2023 stood at 1.77 million metric tons, marking a small but consistent decline over the forecast period. Calculating the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the reduction is around 0.08% per year on average.
Future trends to watch for include the evolution of consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives, regulatory changes impacting meat production, and technological advancements in the food industry, which could potentially affect meat production volumes in Belgium. Monitoring these factors will be key to understanding and adapting to the changes in meat production and consumption patterns.
