The United Kingdom leads the European heifer slaughterings, followed by Italy and France. In 2023, Portugal showed the highest year-on-year growth of 6.11%, while Romania experienced the steepest decline at 14.32%. Over the past five years, shifts in share are notable, with countries like Spain and Greece experiencing solid increases, while notable decreases occurred in Germany and Austria.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in slaughtering practices due to evolving regulations and sustainability pressures. Market demand and trade dynamics within the EU will also influence slaughtering volumes and distributions across member states.
Top countries in Heifer Slaughterings Share by Country (Thousand Units (Heads))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 17.08 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.42 | 2023 | -0.19% | +1.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.72 | 2023 | -0.17% | +0.0051% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 12.69 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 11.46 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 10.56 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.83 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.42 | 2023 | +0.018% | -2.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 1.56 | 2023 | +2.23% | +1.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.56 | 2023 | +5.32% | +6.11% | View data |
