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Beef and buffalo meat market in Southern Europe

Beef and buffalo meat market in Southern Europe

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern 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

Earlier Report Observations

The beef and buffalo meat market in Southern Europe reached 2 770 thousand tonnes in 2019, up from 2 605 thousand tonnes in 2018. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and altered consumption, causing the market volume to drop to 2 565 thousand tonnes.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market volume surging to 3 154 thousand tonnes. This rebound was driven by the post-pandemic normalization of operations, including a 3.2% increase in domestic beef supply in Italy and record production in major exporting nations like Brazil, which improved overall availability.

From 2022, the market contracted, falling to 2 704 thousand tonnes by 2023. Soaring animal feed costs pressured producers, leading to lighter carcass weights and contributing to lower consumption. During this period, consumer preferences also began to shift towards certified and sustainably produced beef, adding a new layer to market dynamics.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Southern Europe
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Southern 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

In Southern Europe, beef and buffalo meat production reached 2,149 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 2.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 12.7%, with an average annual decrease of 4.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1,993 thousand tonnes. That year also saw the largest decline of 19.0%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 10.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(19.0%)10.3%(2.2%)(4.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Beef and buffalo meat production in Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at $10,332 million, marking a significant 23.8% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 30.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 11.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $14,986 million, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 0.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year0.6%(9.6%)(23.8%)(11.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Beef and buffalo meat exports from Southern Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 316.1 thousand tonnes, showing a dramatic 26.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 28.7%, with an average annual increase of 8.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 214.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(12.8%)16.5%26.8%8.8%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, beef and buffalo meat exports from Southern Europe were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The Netherlands accounted for 13.0% of exports, France for 10.0%, and Germany for 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 29.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of beef and buffalo meat from Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at $1,520 million, representing a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $1,610 million. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.5%, while 2018 saw the biggest increase of 8.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year8.4%(4.5%)(1.1%)0.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner landscape for beef and buffalo meat exports in value terms was diverse. France accounted for 11.0% of export value, the Netherlands for 9.3%, and Germany for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 29.4% of total flows, with the remaining 70.6% distributed among many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Beef and buffalo meat imports to Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 731.7 thousand tonnes, marking a 10.9% contraction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 825.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 4.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year4.1%(0.6%)(10.9%)(2.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, beef and buffalo meat imports to Southern Europe came from a wide range of partner countries. Poland accounted for 17.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 16.0%, and France for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 47.6% 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 Southern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of beef and buffalo meat imports to Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at $3,961 million, which is 11.5% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $4,743 million, which also saw the largest increase of 9.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year9.6%(5.6%)(11.5%)(2.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, beef and buffalo meat imports to Southern Europe in value terms relied on a diverse range of partner countries. The Netherlands accounted for 18.9% of import value, France for 13.9%, and Poland for 13.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 46.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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