The global horse meat production landscape in 2024 is predominantly led by China with a significant 24.3% share, followed by Kazakhstan (19.75%) and Mongolia (10.35%). Countries like Mexico, Russia, Brazil, and Australia also contribute notable shares, albeit much smaller. Year-on-year variations indicate significant growth in horse meat production in countries like Mongolia (6.26%) and Chad (4.51%), whereas countries like Argentina (-3.47%), Ukraine (-3.91%), and Germany (-11.9%) witnessed declines. Over the last two years, China's output increased by 1.38%, whereas Kazakhstan saw a more substantial increase of 3.17%, and Mongolia achieved a robust 6.26% rise.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in production due to economic, environmental, and policy changes, particularly in major producers like China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Additionally, changes in consumer preferences and international trade policies could influence production shares in countries with smaller outputs. Monitoring these factors will be essential for understanding and predicting shifts in global horse meat production dynamics.
Top countries in Horse Meat Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 24.3 | 2023 | +0.16% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 19.75 | 2023 | +2.86% | +3.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mongolia | 10.35 | 2023 | +3.72% | +6.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 9.45 | 2023 | -0.84% | -0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 5.9 | 2023 | -0.89% | -0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kyrgyzstan | 3.52 | 2023 | +1.37% | +2.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 3.09 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 3.06 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 2.9 | 2023 | -2.62% | -3.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 2.88 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.23% | View data |
