UN predicts 14% growth in global meat consumption by 2030

By 2030, global meat consumption could rise by 14% compared to the 2018-2020 average. It is reported by euromeatnews.com with reference to the report of the United Nations (UN) Environment Program (UNEP). According to experts, consumption will be determined mainly by income and population growth. In high-income countries, per capita meat consumption is expected to stabilize due to changing consumer preferences and slower population growth. The highest growth in consumption is expected in the Asia-Pacific region. In China, the world's second largest consumer of beef, its per capita consumption will increase by about 8% by 2030, compared with a 35% growth rate over the past 10 years. The report also forecasts a 5.8% increase in global meat production by 2030, with the highest rates expected in sub-Saharan Africa. It is expected that beef production there will increase by 15%. In North America, meat production will increase by 6%, while in Europe it will decrease by 5%. An increase ...