The price of meat in Bulgaria has risen the most in the EU

In February 2024, the European Union witnessed a notable increase in meat prices, averaging a 3.3% rise compared to the previous year, as per Eurostat data. The surge was particularly pronounced in Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia, with the highest increases, while the Czech Republic, Finland, and Denmark experienced price drops. Pork prices led the hike across the EU, followed by lamb, goat meat, and beef, whereas poultry prices saw a decline. This period marked a significant peak in meat price inflation, reaching over 10% annually, with February 2023 alone seeing a 17.3% jump from the year before. The data highlights a trend of fluctuating meat prices across the EU, with beef, veal, lamb, and goat meat maintaining a less than 15% annual increase over three years, in contrast to the more volatile prices of poultry and pork.