The analysis indicates a steady decline in beef meat slaughtering in France from 2013 through 2023, starting at 4.6568 million heads in 2013 and decreasing to 4.3558 million heads by 2023. The year-on-year variations show fluctuations, with a significant drop occurring in 2020 (-5.92%) and a slight recovery in 2021 (+4.1%). Despite occasional increases, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years (2018-2023) remains negative at -1.2%.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest a continued downward trend, with the slaughtering numbers projected to fall to 4.1067 million heads by 2028. The forecast 5-year CAGR stands at -0.93%, implying an annual average decline in slaughtering volumes. Key takeaways include:
- Gradual, consistent decline in beef meat slaughtering over 2013-2023
- Significant drop in 2020, slight recovery in 2021
- 2023 figures at 4.3558 million heads
- Forecasted continuation of the decline through 2028
Future trends to watch for include changes in consumer preferences towards plant-based proteins, policy shifts related to livestock farming and meat consumption, and potential impacts of climate change and sustainability initiatives on beef production.
