Europe Edible Meat Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The Europe Edible Meat Market is segmented by Type (Beef, Mutton, Pork, Poultry), by Form (Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed), by Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade) and by Country (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom). Market value in USD and market volume in tonnes are presented. Key data points observed include production and price.

Europe Edible Meat Market Size

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Europe Edible Meat Market Analysis

The Europe Edible Meat Market size is estimated at 191.55 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 199.21 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 0.79% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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191.55 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

199.21 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

2.53 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

0.79 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Fastest-growing Segment By Type

40.80 %

value share, Pork , 2023

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The increasing domestic supply and export demand are able to cater to the increased demand for pork and processed pork products such as bacon, sausages, and ham.

Fastest-growing Segment By Country

12.74 %

value share, Germany , 2023

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The increased preference for the consumption of processed meat products and pork is driving the market, aided by the expansion of pork production in the country.

Fastest-growing Segment By Type

1.09 %

Projected CAGR, Mutton , 2024-2029

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Mutton has been part of European cuisine, and migration and globalization have also contributed to the increased demand for mutton in Europe in recent years.

Fastest-growing Segment By Country

1.21 %

Projected CAGR, Italy , 2024-2029

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The excess availability with affordable costs and the growing availability of exotic cuts and premium tastes in various meat types are driving meat consumption in Italy.

Fastest-growing Segment By Company

3.11 %

market share, Cargill Inc. , 2022

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The increasing exotic varieties of offerings by the company in canned format with increased shelf-life is catering to the company's growth in the edible meat market.

The rise in demand for ready-to-eat meat favors the market

  • Pork is the major type of meat consumed in Europe, and the sales of pork increased by 1.57% in 2022 compared to the previous year. In 2021, the European pork meat market experienced a major trend related to rising output. EU market leaders continuing to expand production are Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The supply of pork in Europe was significantly greater than the demand in 2022. As a result, pork consumption increased across Europe, particularly in the south. However, lower carcass prices and the threat of additional African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in Central Europe may hamper the growth of the market in the future.
  • Beef consumption is mainly driven by the demand for ready-to-eat meat products across Europe. In Europe, the demand for processed beef is rising due to increased demand for convenient food like sandwiches, beef sticks, bacon, beef jerky, and pork rinds. Processed beef is projected to register a CAGR value of 1.68% during the forecast period. BRF SA, Cargill Inc., Danish Crown Amba, and Tyson Foods Inc. are the key players that offer processed beef in Europe.
  • Mutton is the fastest-growing segment of meat in the region, and it is projected to record a CAGR value of 0.91% during the forecast period. There are over 70 million sheep and goats in the European Union (85% sheep and 15% goats). Greece, Spain, France, and Romania are the major mutton-producing areas in Europe. Around 20% of the mutton that is consumed in the region is imported. New Zealand supplies around 89% of the mutton requirement in all other European countries. The meat from lamb (sheep meat, less than one year) is more popular than regular mutton (sheep meat, less than three years) in Europe.
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Poultry and pork meat consumption is driving the market

  • Edible meat sales in Europe have seen stable growth over the years, increasing by 8.97% from 2018 to 2022. Russia, France, and Germany dominate the consumption trend. In 2022, these countries also dominated the livestock population count in the region, with Russia (18.56 million) leading the trend, followed by France (17.78 million), Germany (11.3 million), and Spain (6.63 million). Pork is the most consumed meat type in Europe.
  • In Europe, Italy is the fastest-growing edible meat market. It is projected to register a CAGR of 1.20% by value during the forecast period. This increase was mainly due to the increased pork consumption in Italy. Italy accounted for about 41.96% by value of the pork market share in 2022 compared to other meat types. More than 70% of pigs grown in Italy are bred in the north, while 74% of farms in the center-south are in the industry due to the small size of the farms. The pork industry also increasingly utilizes data analytics and blockchain technology, utilizing sensors to enhance traceability, transparency, and food safety.
  • The European edible meat market is projected to record a value CAGR of 0.32% during the forecast period. The lower progression can be attributed to reduced meat consumption in European countries. Nearly 46% of Europeans reported eating less meat in 2022 than the previous year. However, some other countries are yet to catch up with this trend due to their food cultures. Some cultures believe that plant-based meat lacks adequate flavor and nutrition. They consider meat as a proper meal and a good source of nutrition. Some people also believe plant-based foods are too expensive, difficult to prepare, or visually less appealing.

Europe Edible Meat Market Trends

Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia remains a major beef producer in the region

  • In 2022, beef production in Europe declined by 0.51% compared to the previous year, owing to reduced pricing and herd reductions. Russia, France, and Germany accounted for roughly 40% of the beef produced in Europe. The European Commission has plans to use public intervention to support beef prices if the average market price of beef in an EU country or region drops below USD 2,416 per ton over a selected period. The European Commission may provide grants for private storage aid if there is a drop in average prices or a substantial change in production costs, another factor that causes significant changes in margins damaging to the industry. The EU also supports beef farmers through specific exemptions for producer organizations in the beef industry.
  • Russia was the major beef producer in the region in 2022, with a share of 15.96% in 2022. This growth was facilitated by exceptional measures taken by the state to support the industry. Some of the measures include reimbursing livestock breeders for the costs of their production, purchasing young animals, technological modernization of facilities, and improving work in the field of livestock breeding. Producers are offered loans for the purchase of fodder, equipment, veterinary drugs, and the construction and modernization of livestock facilities.
  • The Netherlands had the lowest production of 429,640 tons in 2022. The Dutch national cattle inventory has constantly declined in the last three years due to the exceeding EU pasture phosphate limits. In 2022, beef cattle numbers declined by 8.4% to 3,690,000 heads. The government has been trying to reduce emissions through a decrease in livestock farming, which negatively impacts the country's beef industry.
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Increasing cost of feed and decline in slaughter of variants of cows are leading to price fluctuations of beef in the region

  • During 2019-2022, the price of beef grew by 5.34% due to supply chain disruptions that caused a rise in wholesale beef prices while cattle prices remained low. The whole service sale of beef recovered due to a rise in foodservice sales, even of premium cuts, leading to a 3% rise in total consumption. In 2021, the decline in suckler cows, which are bred for terminal beef, by 245,000 heads (-2.3%) led to increasing beef prices. Inadequate facilities, hygiene measures, and improper handling of the animals at the slaughterhouses further aggravate the microbial contamination of beef, which can result in the transmission of foodborne pathogens to humans
  • The rising feed costs also contributed to the increase in beef prices by 26% during the first quarter of 2022. High input costs, particularly for feed, may result in additional slaughtering and lower carcass weights, primarily on intensive cattle farms where feed costs will have a greater impact on farm profitability. Due to the rising food and meat prices, the region's beef consumption decreased to 10.3 kg per capita in 2022 (-0.3%). This trend was likely to continue in 2022, reaching -0.9% in the overall context.
  • Owing to very high food price inflation during 2021-2023 in Europe, consumer demand for meat has been consistently declining, coupled with higher awareness about individual health and the environment. Due to the high prices and declining demand, beef production across many countries in Europe observed a decline. For instance, in 2022, Italy saw a production slump of 20%, followed by Spain and Germany reporting falls of 6% and 1%, respectively. France recorded a 1% increase in production, while the Netherlands recorded an increase in beef production by 9%.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Rising input costs due to higher feed costs and inflation are leading to a spike in the price of mutton in the region
  • Higher production costs and supply disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict are leading to price growth
  • Pork production in the region is recovering with growing demand and supportive government initiatives
  • Feed supply disruptions are inflating production costs
  • Diversification in the region's population is anticipated to propel the production
  • Higher production costs and various disease outbreaks are hindering the poultry production

Europe Edible Meat Industry Overview

The Europe Edible Meat Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 9.99%. The major players in this market are Cargill Inc., Danish Crown AmbA, Tyson Foods Inc., Vion Group and WH Group Limited (sorted alphabetically).

Europe Edible Meat Market Leaders

  1. Cargill Inc.

  2. Danish Crown AmbA

  3. Tyson Foods Inc.

  4. Vion Group

  5. WH Group Limited

Europe Edible Meat Market Concentration

Other important companies include BRF S.A., Dawn Meats, Gruppa Cherkizovo, PAO, Heck! Food Ltd, Hormel Foods Corporation, JBS SA, Mitsubishi Corporation, NH Foods Ltd, Nomad Foods Limited.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Europe Edible Meat Market News

  • August 2023: Cherkizovo Group expanded their line of products under the brands of Cherkizovo and Cherkizovo Premium by adding over 200 products including cooked and smoked sausages, dry sausages and a variety of deli meats.
  • June 2023: Cherkizovo group announced the partnership with Gastreet festival in Sochi for the third consecutive time, and they presented dishes prepared by the company's chefs in the festival.
  • April 2023: Cherkizovo Group expanded their range of halal products under Latifa brand. Apart from chicken, it now includes turkey meat produced on the Company’s own farms. The launch of new products is driven by the growing demand for halal meat among both Muslim and non-Muslim people in Russia.

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Europe Edible Meat Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  3. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Price Trends

      1. 2.1.1. Beef

      2. 2.1.2. Mutton

      3. 2.1.3. Pork

      4. 2.1.4. Poultry

    2. 2.2. Production Trends

      1. 2.2.1. Beef

      2. 2.2.2. Mutton

      3. 2.2.3. Pork

      4. 2.2.4. Poultry

    3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.3.1. France

      2. 2.3.2. Germany

      3. 2.3.3. Italy

      4. 2.3.4. United Kingdom

    4. 2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  4. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Type

      1. 3.1.1. Beef

      2. 3.1.2. Mutton

      3. 3.1.3. Pork

      4. 3.1.4. Poultry

      5. 3.1.5. Other Meat

    2. 3.2. Form

      1. 3.2.1. Canned

      2. 3.2.2. Fresh / Chilled

      3. 3.2.3. Frozen

      4. 3.2.4. Processed

    3. 3.3. Distribution Channel

      1. 3.3.1. Off-Trade

        1. 3.3.1.1. Convenience Stores

        2. 3.3.1.2. Online Channel

        3. 3.3.1.3. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

        4. 3.3.1.4. Others

      2. 3.3.2. On-Trade

    4. 3.4. Country

      1. 3.4.1. France

      2. 3.4.2. Germany

      3. 3.4.3. Italy

      4. 3.4.4. Netherlands

      5. 3.4.5. Russia

      6. 3.4.6. Spain

      7. 3.4.7. United Kingdom

      8. 3.4.8. Rest of Europe

  5. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)

      1. 4.4.1. BRF S.A.

      2. 4.4.2. Cargill Inc.

      3. 4.4.3. Danish Crown AmbA

      4. 4.4.4. Dawn Meats

      5. 4.4.5. Gruppa Cherkizovo, PAO

      6. 4.4.6. Heck! Food Ltd

      7. 4.4.7. Hormel Foods Corporation

      8. 4.4.8. JBS SA

      9. 4.4.9. Mitsubishi Corporation

      10. 4.4.10. NH Foods Ltd

      11. 4.4.11. Nomad Foods Limited

      12. 4.4.12. Tyson Foods Inc.

      13. 4.4.13. Vion Group

      14. 4.4.14. WH Group Limited

  6. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR MEAT INDUSTRY CEOS

  7. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. BEEF PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2023
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  2. MUTTON PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2023
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  2. PORK PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2023
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  2. POULTRY PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2023
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  2. BEEF PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MUTTON PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PORK PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. POULTRY PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY TYPE, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY TYPE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BEEF MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF BEEF MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BEEF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MUTTON MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF MUTTON MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MUTTON EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PORK MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PORK MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PORK EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER MEAT MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER MEAT EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY FORM, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY FORM, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CANNED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CANNED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CANNED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FRESH / CHILLED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FRESH / CHILLED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRESH / CHILLED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FROZEN EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FROZEN EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PROCESSED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PROCESSED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PROCESSED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS SPLIT BY TYPE, %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONS, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, FRANCE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, FRANCE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, FRANCE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, GERMANY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, GERMANY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, GERMANY, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, ITALY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, ITALY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, ITALY, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NETHERLANDS, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, RUSSIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, RUSSIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, RUSSIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, REST OF EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, REST OF EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, REST OF EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2020 - 2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2020 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, EUROPE, 2022

Europe Edible Meat Industry Segmentation

Beef, Mutton, Pork, Poultry are covered as segments by Type. Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed are covered as segments by Form. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel. France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.

  • Pork is the major type of meat consumed in Europe, and the sales of pork increased by 1.57% in 2022 compared to the previous year. In 2021, the European pork meat market experienced a major trend related to rising output. EU market leaders continuing to expand production are Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The supply of pork in Europe was significantly greater than the demand in 2022. As a result, pork consumption increased across Europe, particularly in the south. However, lower carcass prices and the threat of additional African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in Central Europe may hamper the growth of the market in the future.
  • Beef consumption is mainly driven by the demand for ready-to-eat meat products across Europe. In Europe, the demand for processed beef is rising due to increased demand for convenient food like sandwiches, beef sticks, bacon, beef jerky, and pork rinds. Processed beef is projected to register a CAGR value of 1.68% during the forecast period. BRF SA, Cargill Inc., Danish Crown Amba, and Tyson Foods Inc. are the key players that offer processed beef in Europe.
  • Mutton is the fastest-growing segment of meat in the region, and it is projected to record a CAGR value of 0.91% during the forecast period. There are over 70 million sheep and goats in the European Union (85% sheep and 15% goats). Greece, Spain, France, and Romania are the major mutton-producing areas in Europe. Around 20% of the mutton that is consumed in the region is imported. New Zealand supplies around 89% of the mutton requirement in all other European countries. The meat from lamb (sheep meat, less than one year) is more popular than regular mutton (sheep meat, less than three years) in Europe.
Type
Beef
Mutton
Pork
Poultry
Other Meat
Form
Canned
Fresh / Chilled
Frozen
Processed
Distribution Channel
Off-Trade
Convenience Stores
Online Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Others
On-Trade
Country
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
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Market Definition

  • Meat - Meat is defined as the flesh or other edible parts of an animal used for food. The end use of the meat industry consists of only human consumption. Meat is generally purchased from retail outlets for home cooking and consumption. For the market studied, only uncooked meat has been considered. This could be processed in various forms, which have been covered under the “Processed” form. The other purchases of meat happen through the consumption of meat at foodservice outlets (restaurants, hotels, catering, etc.). ​
  • Other Meats - The other meat segment includes the meat of camel, horse, rabbit, etc. These are not so commonly consumed meat types but still, have a presence in distinct parts of the world. Regardless of it being part of red meat, we have considered these meat types separately for a better understanding of the market. ​
  • Poultry Meat - Poultry meat also called white meat, comes from birds raised commercially or domestically for human consumption. This includes chicken, turkey, ducks, and geese.​
  • Red Meat - Red meat typically has a red color when raw and a dark color when cooked. It includes any meat that comes from mammals, such as beef, lamb, pork, goat, veal, and mutton.​
Keyword Definition
A5 It is a Japanese grading system for beef. The 'A' means the carcass yield is the highest possible and the numeric rating relates to beef marbling, color and brightness of the flesh, its texture and color, luster, and fat quality. A5 is the highest mark wagyu beef can score.
Abbatoir It is another name for a slaughterhouse and refers to the premise used for or in connection with the slaughter of animals whose meat is intended for human consumption.
Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) It is a disease that affects shrimp and is characterized by high mortalities, in many cases reaching 100% within 30-35 days of stocking grow-out ponds.
African Swine Fever (ASF) It is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs caused by a double-stranded DNA virus in the Asfarviridae family.
Albacore Tuna It is one of the smallest species of tuna found in the six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
Angus beef It is beef derived from a specific breed of cattle indigenous to Scotland. It requires certification from the American Angus Association to receive the "Certified Angus Beef" quality mark
Bacon It is salted or smoked meat that comes from the back or sides of a pig
Black Angus It is beef derived from a black-hided breed of cows that don't have horns.
Bologna It is an Italian smoked sausage made of meat, typically large and made from pork, beef or veal.
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) It is a progressive neurological disorder of cattle that results from infection by an unusual transmissible agent called a prion.
Bratwurst It refers to a type of German sausage made from pork, beef or veal.
BRC British Retail Consortium
Brisket It is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts.
Broiler It refers to any chicken (Gallus domesticus) that is bred and raised specifically for meat production.
Bushel It is a unit of measurement for grains and pulses. 1 bushel = 27.216 kg
Carcass It refers to the dressed body of a meat animal from which butchers trim the meat
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chicken Tender It refers to chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of a chicken bird.
Chuck Steak It refers to a cut of beef that is part of the chuck primal, which is a large section of meat from the shoulder area of a cow
Corned Beef It refers to beef brisket cured in brine and boiled, typically served cold.
CWT Also known as a hundredweight, it is a unit of measurement used to define the quantity of meat. 1 CWT = 50.80 kg
Drumstick It refers to a chicken leg without the thigh.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
ERS Economic Research Service of the USDA
Ewe It is an adult female sheep.
FDA Food and Drug Administration
Fillet Mignon It is a cut of meat taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin.
Flank Steak It is a cut of beef steak taken from the flank, which lies forward of the rear quarter of a cow.
Foodservice It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
Forage It refers to animal feed.
Foreshank It is the upper part of the foreleg of cattle
Franks Also known as frankfurter or Würstchen, it is a type of highly seasoned smoked sausage popular in Austria and Germany.
FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand
FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Gizzard It refers to an organ found in the digestive tract of birds. It is also called the mechanical stomach of a bird.
Gluten It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley
Grain-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have been fed a diet supplemented with soy and corn and other additives. Grainfed cows can also be given antibiotics and growth hormones to fatten them up more quickly.
Grass-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have only been fed grass as feed.
Ham It refers to the pork meat taken from the leg of a pig.
HoReCa Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes
Jerky It is lean trimmed meat that has been cut into strips and dried (dehydrated) to prevent spoilage.
Kobe Beef It is Wagyu beef specifically from the Kuroge Washu breed of cows in Japan. To be classified as Kobe beef, the cow must have been born, raised, and slaughtered within the Hyōgo prefecture in the city of Kobe in Japan.
Liverwurst It is type of German sausage made from beef or pork liver.
Loin It refers to the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back of a cow.
Mortadella It is a large Italian sausage or luncheon meat made of finely hashed or ground heat-cured pork, which incorporates at least 15% small cubes of pork fat.
Pastrami It refers to a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices.
Pepperoni It is an American variety of spicy salami made from cured meat.
Plate It refers to a forequarter cut from the belly of a cow, just below the rib cut.
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) It is a disease occurring in swine causing late-term reproductive failure and severe pneumonia in neonatal pigs.
Primal cuts It refers to the major sections of the carcass.
Quorn It is a meat substitute product prepared using mycoprotein as an ingredient, in which the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen or potato protein, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms.
Ready-to-Cook (RTC) It refers to food products that include all of the ingredients, where some preparation or cooking is required through a process that is given on the package.
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) It refers to a food product prepared or cooked in advance, with no further cooking or preparation required before being eaten
Retort Packaging It is a process of aseptic packaging food in which food is filled into a pouch or metal can, sealed, and then heated to extremely high temperatures, rendering the product commercially sterile.
Round Steak It refers to a beef steak from the the rear leg of the cow.
Rump Steak It refers to a cut of beef derived from the division between the leg and the chine.
Salami It is a cured sausage consisting of fermented and air-dried meat.
Saturated fat It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy.
Sausage It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing.
Scallop It is an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts.
Seitan It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten.
Self-service kios It refers to a self-order point-of-sale (POS) system through which customers place and pay for their own orders at kiosks, enabling totally contactless and frictionless service.
Sirloin It is a cut of beef from the bottom and side parts of a cow's back.
Surimi It is a paste made from deboned fish
Tenderloin It refers to a cut of beef consisting of the entire tenderloin muscle of a cow
Tiger Shrimp It refers to a large shrimp variety from the Indian and Pacific oceans
Trans fat Also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, it is a type of unsaturated fat that naturally occurs in small amounts in meat.
Vannamei shrimp It refers to tropical prawns and shrimp that are farmed in areas near the equator, generally along the coast in artificial ponds.
Wagyu Bee It is beef derived from any of four strains of a breed of black or red Japanese cattle that are valued for their highly marbled meat.
Zoosanitary It refers to the cleanliness of animals or animal product
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Europe Edible Meat Market Research FAQs

The Europe Edible Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 191.55 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 0.79% to reach USD 199.21 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Europe Edible Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 191.55 billion.

Cargill Inc., Danish Crown AmbA, Tyson Foods Inc., Vion Group and WH Group Limited are the major companies operating in the Europe Edible Meat Market.

In the Europe Edible Meat Market, the Pork segment accounts for the largest share by type.

In 2024, Germany accounts for the largest share by country in the Europe Edible Meat Market.

In 2023, the Europe Edible Meat Market size was estimated at 191.55 billion. The report covers the Europe Edible Meat Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The report also forecasts the Europe Edible Meat Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Europe Edible Meat Industry Report

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