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Beef and buffalo meat market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European beef and buffalo meat market volume grew to 9 768 thousand tonnes in 2019 but fell to 8 992 thousand tonnes in 2020, while its value dropped from 662.9 billion dollars to 418.7 billion dollars over the same two years.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 9 937 thousand tonnes in 2021. Subsequently, strong inflation and high production costs, particularly for feed and energy, contributed to a decline to 8 784 thousand tonnes in 2022. In 2023, the market stabilized around 8 661 thousand tonnes, aided by increased beef production in Australia, Argentina, and India which helped fill supply gaps.

During this period, consumer preferences shifted noticeably towards sustainable, traceable, and premium beef products. The market also saw the emergence of new segments such as cultivated meat, reflecting broader innovation in the industry.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef and buffalo meat in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe produced 9,542 thousand tonnes of beef and buffalo meat in 2020, marking a slight year-over-year decline of 2.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.9%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 9,484 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 3.5%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase at 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	2.6%	(2.0%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's beef and buffalo meat production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 55,764 million US dollars, down 1.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 63,013 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(9.8%)	(1.9%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Europe exported 2,212 thousand tonnes of beef and buffalo meat, a modest drop of 4.6% compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 2,193 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 2,319 thousand tonnes. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	5.7%	(4.6%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's beef and buffalo meat exports were distributed across numerous markets. Even the top destinations—Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and Turkey—collectively accounted for just 2.6% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's beef and buffalo meat exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 12,928 million US dollars, a moderate decrease of 4.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 4.9%, with a CAGR of -1.7%. The peak value was in 2018 at 14,572 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	(7.1%)	(4.5%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that Europe's beef and buffalo meat exports in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. Switzerland (0.9% of export value), Israel (0.8%), and Hong Kong (0.7%) together represented only 2.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported approximately 1,662 thousand tonnes of beef and buffalo meat in 2020, a reduction of 29.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 35.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 13.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.6%)	11.3%	(29.4%)	(13.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Europe's beef and buffalo meat imports in volume were spread across many markets. Brazil (4.5% of import volume), Paraguay (3.1%), and Argentina (2.3%) together accounted for only 9.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Beef and buffalo meat imports into Europe declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 13,737 million US dollars, a moderate decrease of 8.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 9.4%, with an annualized rate of -3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 16,158 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	(7.0%)	(8.5%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, no single market dominated Europe's beef and buffalo meat imports. Brazil (4.4% of import value), Argentina (3.9%), and Uruguay (2.5%) together accounted for just 10.8% of total imports in value terms, with many smaller partners each holding modest individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io