Unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for unfit-for-human-consumption meat and fish flours expanded consistently from 2018 to 2023, with its value growing from 10.1 million $ US to 19.7 million $ US. This represented a near doubling in market size over the six-year period, with annual increases each year.

In 2024, the market value contracted sharply to 12.0 million $ US. This shift occurred alongside regulatory changes including the alignment of national rules with EU organic farming law, amendments to import controls for non-animal origin foodstuffs, and heightened traceability and labeling requirements for feed materials. Updated dietary guidelines promoting plant-based proteins and a reported slight rise in meat consumption also marked the market environment during this period.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 18 531 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.7% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.9%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 902 thousand US dollars, when production fell by 16.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 19.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output amounted to 71 159 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 3.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 16.1%, averaging an annual decline of 5.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 86 452 tonnes, which saw a slight increase of 1.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves totalled 70 310 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 70 577 tonnes, which saw an 11.8% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a slight drop of 0.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany—collectively accounted for 59.9% of Austria's total exports in volume of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 21 244 thousand US dollars, representing a 10.7% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 23.9%, averaging an annual increase of 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Italy were the top destinations for Austria's exports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 36.7% of exports, Germany for 15.9%, and Italy for 9.5%, together making up 62.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached approximately 14 217 tonnes, a 15.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volume grew by 28.6%, with an average annual rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark were the main sources for Austria's imports in volume. Germany supplied 46.7% of imports, the Netherlands 28.2%, and Denmark 19.4%, together accounting for 94.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 16 975 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 15.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value surged by 35%, averaging an annual growth of 10.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands dominated Austria's import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 51.8% of imports, Denmark for 22.2%, and the Netherlands for 18.9%, collectively representing 92.8% of total import flows.

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

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