The United Kingdom leads European heifer slaughtering, contributing significantly with 18.54 thousand metric tons in 2023. France and Italy follow, though Italy experienced a slight decline of 0.97% year-on-year. Conversely, Ireland showed remarkable growth of 1.04% in the same period. Spain, Sweden, and Portugal saw notable increases of 3.03%, 3.19%, and 6.93% respectively, with Portugal leading in growth. Poland also expanded by 1.19%, countering declines in Germany, Austria, and Denmark. Smaller countries like Cyprus and Albania experienced significant percentage growth, while Slovakia and Bosnia saw sharp declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential continued growth in Ireland and Portugal, affecting market dynamics.
- Recovery in countries with current declines, such as Germany and Italy.
- Impact of economic and environmental policies on heifer slaughtering volumes.
Top countries in Heifer Slaughterings Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 18.54 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.43 | 2023 | 0% | +0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.64 | 2023 | +1.14% | -0.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 13.04 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 11.5 | 2023 | 0% | -0.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 8.92 | 2023 | +2.11% | +3.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.13 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.47 | 2023 | +0.029% | -2.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.47 | 2023 | +2.01% | +3.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 1.46 | 2023 | +2.24% | +1% | View data |
