EC forecast: We will consume less beef and pork, but more poultry

It is estimated that by 2032, an average European will eat on average 1.3 kg less pork and 0.8 kg less beef and veal. However, an increase in poultry consumption is forecast - by 0.7 kg. The EC estimates that meat consumption per person in the EU will decrease over a decade (i.e. in 2022-2032) by 1.5 kg to 66 kg. The EC report shows that pig producers face unfavorable prospects, as they will be most affected by the decline in meat consumption. Forecasts indicate that pork consumption in the EU will decrease on average by 0.4%. per year, falling from 32.4 kg per person in 2022 to 31.1 kg in 2032. EFRWP points out that unfavorable forecasts for the pork production market in the EU are already felt today. Many pig producers are still struggling with African Swine Fever and for now there is no indication that the virus has been defeated. In 2023, the production of this meat decreased by 6.6%. The high price of pork on the EU internal market means less competitiveness on the global ...