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Horse, donkey and mule meat market in Americas

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for horse, donkey and mule meat in the Americas, measured in volume, grew from 135.6 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 151.4 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was followed by a slight stabilization in 2022 and a marked contraction in 2023, when volume fell to 137.5 thousand tons. Domestic production followed a similar path, rising until 2021 before declining, particularly in 2023.

In value terms, the market displayed greater volatility, with value dropping to 569.2 million US dollars in 2020 despite a higher volume, indicating lower average prices. After recovering in 2021 and 2022, the market value also fell in 2023 to 548.5 million US dollars. Exports from the region declined consistently, falling from 35.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 24.4 thousand tons in 2023.

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 Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 horse, donkey and mule meat in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of horse, donkey and mule meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of horse, donkey and mule meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Production of horse, donkey, and mule meat in the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 168.3 thousand tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.0% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(0.4%)	(1.0%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, production of horse, donkey, and mule meat in the Americas declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 665.9 million US dollars, down by 9.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4%, with an annualized decline of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 735.2 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	0.5%	(9.4%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports horse, donkey and mule meat from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Exports of horse, donkey, and mule meat from the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 24 534 tonnes, representing a significant drop of 14.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30.1%, with an annualized decline of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(17.7%)	(14.9%)	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of horse, donkey, and mule meat from the Americas were Russia, accounting for 23.4% of exports in volume, Belgium at 22.2%, and Japan at 11.7%. Together, these three countries formed 57.4% 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 Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of horse, donkey, and mule meat from the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 97.0 million US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 22.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 31.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 150.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	(17.0%)	(22.2%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium led as the top buyer in value terms with 24.1% of exports, followed by Japan at 21.3%, and Russia at 13.7%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 59.1% of total exports in value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports horse, donkey and mule meat to Americas

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 72-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports of horse, donkey, and mule meat into the Americas amounted to 102 tonnes, a sharp increase of 1 826.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 86.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 2 598.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 598.6%	(86.2%)	1 826.9%	315.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Former Netherlands Antilles, excluding Aruba, were the largest contributors to imports in volume, together representing 1.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 37-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports of horse, donkey, and mule meat into the Americas totaled 0.3 million US dollars, a strong increase of 1 034.4% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 74.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 1 150.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 150.8%	(74.0%)	1 034.4%	232.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Former Netherlands Antilles, excluding Aruba, consistently remained the main markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 2.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io