The meat market volume in Ireland has shown a consistent decline over the past decade, with a total reduction from 298.96 million kilograms in 2013 to 159.35 million kilograms in 2023. The most significant year-on-year decrease was 13.23% in 2018. In recent years, the declining trend continued, with the largest drop sitting at 5.59% in 2023, and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.88% over the last five years.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of changing consumer preferences towards plant-based and sustainable food options.
- Potential recovery due to innovations in meat production and stronger export demand.
- The influence of government policies and regulations concerning environmental sustainability in the meat industry.
How does Ireland rank in Meat Market Size Volume?
| # | 21 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13,419,000,000 | 2023 | +3.48% | +3.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 6,256,900,000 | 2023 | +2.03% | +1.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4,821,400,000 | 2023 | -3.68% | -3.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 4,587,700,000 | 2023 | -0.41% | -1.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 3,464,300,000 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.19% | View data |
| 17 | 17 Lithuania | 249,430,000 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.05% | View data |
| 18 | 18 Croatia | 209,130,000 | 2023 | +3.58% | +1.25% | View data |
| 19 | 19 Ireland | 159,350,000 | 2023 | -5.59% | -4.88% | |
| 20 | 20 Latvia | 69,153,000 | 2023 | -0.8% | -1.61% | View data |
| 21 | 21 Estonia | 19,548,000 | 2023 | -3.08% | -3.55% | View data |
