Meat markets in the EU and China will change over the next ten years

Published 2022년 12월 31일

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The European Commission's report forecasts a decrease in the EU's total meat consumption per capita from 67.5 kilos to 65.8 kilos between 2022 and 2032, influenced by environmental, climate, and animal welfare concerns. The report also anticipates a shift towards more sustainable and extensive farming systems, leading to reduced meat production. There's an expected rise in the consumption of poultry meat at the expense of red meat, with poultry farming being the only livestock sector expected to grow globally. In China, the consumption of pork has declined due to changing eating habits and the impact of African Swine Fever, with poultry meat becoming more popular and accounting for 25-30% of total meat consumption.

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In the report 'EU Agricultural outlook for markets, income and environment 2022-2032', the EC assumes a decline in total meat consumption in the European Union (EU). Where it now concerns 67.5 kilos of meat per capita, in 2032 this will be 2.2 percent lower. Sustainability aspects such as the impact of eating meat on the environment and the climate and social aspects such as animal welfare lead to lower meat consumption. In addition, the EC foresees lower meat production due to the development of more extensive and environmentally friendly farming systems. More often poultry meat In addition to falling consumption, the EC expects a further shift towards eating white meat. Opting more often for poultry meat is at the expense of red meat. There are sufficient sales opportunities for European beef and veal on the world market, but this is becoming increasingly difficult for European pork. Therefore, according to the EC, poultry farming as the only livestock sector has opportunities ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst