The European meat import landscape in 2023 presented Germany as a leader, with an import volume of 13.25 thousand metric tons. The United Kingdom closely followed at 13 thousand, while the Netherlands, France, and Italy completed the top five. There's a notable decline in Germany's imports by 3.56%, while the Netherlands and Poland saw marginal increases under 1%. Smaller economies like Lithuania and Switzerland experienced significant surges of 5.06% and 5.55%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in import dynamics influenced by economic factors, new trade agreements, and changing consumer preferences. Efforts towards sustainability may also alter demand patterns significantly. Keep an eye on fluctuations in emerging economies like Lithuania, and monitor the sustainability push possibly affecting import sources and volumes.
Top countries in Meat Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13.25 | 2023 | -3.31% | -3.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.093% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 10.19 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.26 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.08 | 2023 | +0.41% | -1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.23 | 2023 | +2.96% | +0.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.33 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.52 | 2023 | +2.96% | +3.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.13 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3.09 | 2023 | +1.09% | -1.22% | View data |
