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FAOSTAT · 1961–2019

Horse meat, fresh or chilled production in Denmark

In 2019 Denmark produced 206 t of horse meat, fresh or chilled. Over ten years it fell by 73%. The record was 3,600 t in 1961.

Production, 2019
206 t
World rank
—
10-year change
−73%
Record
3,600 t
1961

Horse meat, fresh or chilled in Denmark, 1961–2019 (tonnes)

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By year

YearTonnesChange
2019206−31%
2018297−7.5%
2017321−16%
2016381+11%
2015342+12%
2014305−30%
2013437−13%
2012502−5.1%
2011529+6.7%
2010496−34%
2009753+7.6%
20087000.0%
20077000.0%
2006700−8.1%
2005762+12%
2004682−15%
2003800−11%
2002900+29%
20017000.0%
2000700−13%
1999800+14%
1998700−22%
1997900+13%
19968000.0%
1995800−11%
1994900−8.1%
1993979+10%
1992890−10%
1991990−1.0%
19901,0000.0%
19891,0000.0%
19881,000+11%
1987900−0.8%
1986907−7.7%
1985983−7.1%
19841,058−13%
19831,217−18%
19821,491−22%
19811,900−17%
19802,279−11%
19792,562+4.7%
19782,448+27%
19771,934+33%
19761,457+25%
19751,163+66%
1974700−13%
19738000.0%
1972800+14%
19717000.0%
19707000.0%
1969700−13%
1968800−20%
19671,000−17%
19661,200−29%
19651,700−19%
19642,100−8.7%
19632,300+9.5%
19622,100−42%
19613,600—

Trade, 2024

Exports
1 t USD 4,000
Exporter rank
38 of 39
Imports
21 t USD 194,000
Importer rank
27 of 36

FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers

Other large producers

All countries producing horse meat, fresh or chilled

Other products of Denmark

Agricultural production in Denmark

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.