The forecast for horse meat slaughtering in Spain from 2024 to 2028 indicates a slight decrease, with values declining from 43.05 thousand heads in 2024 to 42.97 thousand heads in 2028. Compared to the actual figures in 2023, which stood at 43.07 thousand heads, we observe a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.05% from 2024 to 2025, and this trend continues steadily each year.
Year-on-Year Variations:
- 2023 to 2024: -0.05%
- 2024 to 2025: -0.05%
- 2025 to 2026: -0.05%
- 2026 to 2027: -0.05%
- 2027 to 2028: -0.05%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is -0.05%, indicating a consistent yet slight decline in the number of horse meat slaughtered.
Future trends to watch for include changes in consumer preferences, potential regulatory impacts on horse meat consumption and production, as well as broader economic factors that could influence the livestock industry. Additionally, shifts in export demand or local consumption patterns may either mitigate or exacerbate this declining trend.
