In 2023, the number of enterprises in the meat and poultry meat products sector in France stood at approximately 2.47 thousand. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a continuous decline with values dropping to 0.998 thousand enterprises by 2028. This represents a substantial decrease, reflecting a year-on-year percentage variation averaging about -16.9% over the five-year horizon.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of increasing regulations and consumer preferences for plant-based alternatives on traditional meat enterprises.
Potential consolidation in the industry as smaller enterprises exit the market.
Investment in innovation to improve sustainability and meet environmental standards may influence enterprise viability.