Industry Statistics and Trends
Animal Farming in Europe key trends
High feed costs hinder animal production.
Sky-high prices for animal feedstuffs have led to farms holding fewer livestock as they seek to limit operating costs.
Long-term meat consumption will fall.
As concerns regarding animal welfare, sustainability and the impact of fatty meats on health swell, meat consumption will decline in the coming years.
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Animal Farming in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Animal Farming in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €256.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Spain dominates the European pork scene
- The EU is the world’s second-biggest producer of pork after China and exports nearly four million tonnes annually, according to the EC.
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Animal Farming in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Beef exports to the Near East set to intensify
- According to the EC’s agricultural outlook for 2035, EU beef exports are likely to shoot up to Vietnam and the Near East and remain fairly stable with the EU’s other key trading partners.
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Revenue
€256.4bn
Employees
3m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Animal Farming in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vall Companys Group | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
2 Sisters Food Group Ltd | 1,834.0 | -20.3 | -1.1 | |
EW Group GmbH | 3,189.0 | 556.0 | 17.4 |
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Animal Farming in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Animal Farming industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Animal Farming industry in Europe is €256.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Animal Farming in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 2m businesses in the Animal Farming industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Animal Farming industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Animal Farming industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Animal Farming industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Animal Farming industry in Europe is expected to decline.
What does the Animal Farming in Europe include?
Cattle and Sheep are part of the Animal Farming industry.
How competitive is the Animal Farming industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Animal Farming industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Farmers in the industry raise, breed and sell animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, for meat and milk production. The industry also includes egg production on poultry farms.
Related Terms
BovineAvianGrass-FedWhat's included in this industry?
CattleSheepPoultryPigsCompanies
Vall Companys Group2 Sisters Food Group LtdEW Group GmbHIndustry Code
014 - Animal production in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Spain dominates the European pork scene
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Animal Farming in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Animal Farming in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Animal Farming in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Animal Farming in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Farms are investing in sustainability and animal welfare. Pressure from consumers and environmental groups forces farms to invest more in sustainability and animal welfare, although this enables higher per-unit sales.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Animal Farming in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Animal Farming in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Animal Farming in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The level of concentration varies between animals and regions. Certain European regions are better equipped to rear certain animals, leading to a higher concentration in those areas.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 6 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Vall Companys Group
- Countries of operation for 2 Sisters Food Group Ltd
- Countries of operation for EW Group GmbH
- Countries of operation for Indykpol SA
- Countries of operation for AJ and RG Barber Ltd
- Countries of operation for Milchviehanlage Kremmen Gmbh & Co KG
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Animal welfare and sustainability regulations are intensifying. Lobbying pressure from environmental groups is forcing industry regulators to apply increasingly stringent animal welfare and farm sustainability regulations.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Animal Farming in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit dwindles amid high animal feed costs. Disruptions to European grain supplies and fertiliser production have combined to create sky-high animal feed prices, hitting the profitability of animal farms.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Animal Farming in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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