> In 2024 Finland produced 181 t of horse meat, fresh or chilled, the 43rd largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 60%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/finland/

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# Horse meat, fresh or chilled production in Finland

In 2024 Finland produced 181 t of horse meat, fresh or chilled, the 43rd largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 60%. The record was 5,600 t in 1965.

Production, 2024181 t
World rank43 of 56
10-year change−60%
Record5,600 t1965

## Horse meat, fresh or chilled in Finland, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Finland compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.02%0.07% in 2014
kg per person0.03world 0.09
10-year change−60%world +8.0%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/malaysia/) | 206 | 0.03% |
| 42 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/belarus/) | 200 | 0.03% |
| 43 | **Finland** | 181 | 0.02% |
| 44 | [Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/burkina-faso/) | 168 | 0.02% |
| 45 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/cameroon/) | 147 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 56 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/)

### Map of world production of horse meat, fresh or chilled

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Finland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 181 | −5.7% |
| 2023 | 192 | −9.4% |
| 2022 | 212 | +13% |
| 2021 | 188 | −2.1% |
| 2020 | 192 | −26% |
| 2019 | 260 | −16% |
| 2018 | 310 | −11% |
| 2017 | 350 | +17% |
| 2016 | 300 | −29% |
| 2015 | 420 | −7.3% |
| 2014 | 453 | −13% |
| 2013 | 521 | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 487 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 460 | +32% |
| 2010 | 348 | +51% |
| 2009 | 230 | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 210 | −16% |
| 2007 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 250 | +317% |
| 2005 | 60 | −33% |
| 2004 | 90 | −53% |
| 2003 | 193 | −38% |
| 2002 | 310 | −15% |
| 2001 | 364 | −6.7% |
| 2000 | 390 | −4.9% |
| 1999 | 410 | −15% |
| 1998 | 480 | +20% |
| 1997 | 400 | −15% |
| 1996 | 470 | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 430 | −51% |
| 1994 | 880 | −15% |
| 1993 | 1,030 | −4.9% |
| 1992 | 1,083 | +32% |
| 1991 | 820 | +19% |
| 1990 | 690 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 650 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 620 | −27% |
| 1987 | 850 | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 830 | −8.8% |
| 1985 | 910 | +17% |
| 1984 | 780 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 750 | −3.8% |
| 1982 | 780 | −12% |
| 1981 | 890 | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 850 | −7.6% |
| 1979 | 920 | −18% |
| 1978 | 1,120 | −14% |
| 1977 | 1,300 | −9.1% |
| 1976 | 1,430 | −19% |
| 1975 | 1,760 | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 1,680 | −30% |
| 1973 | 2,400 | −33% |
| 1972 | 3,600 | −12% |
| 1971 | 4,100 | −2.4% |
| 1970 | 4,200 | −4.5% |
| 1969 | 4,400 | −4.3% |
| 1968 | 4,600 | −4.2% |
| 1967 | 4,800 | −13% |
| 1966 | 5,500 | −1.8% |
| 1965 | 5,600 | +17% |
| 1964 | 4,800 | +23% |
| 1963 | 3,900 | +18% |
| 1962 | 3,300 | −13% |
| 1961 | 3,800 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports625 t USD 2.2 m
Importer rank13 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](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of horse meat, fresh or chilled in Finland?

Finland produced 181 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Finland rank in the world for production of horse meat, fresh or chilled?

Finland ranked 43rd of 56 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 24.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of horse meat, fresh or chilled in Finland changed?

It fell by 60% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +8.0% for the world. The record was 5,600 t in 1965.

### Does Finland export or import horse meat, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Finland reported no exports and imports of 625 t (USD 2.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/china/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/kazakhstan/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/mexico/)[Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/mongolia/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/russia/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/argentina/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/brazil/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/australia/)[Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/kyrgyzstan/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/canada/)[Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/uruguay/)[Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/chile/)
[All countries producing horse meat, fresh or chilled](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/)

## Other products of Finland

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/finland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/finland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/finland/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/finland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/finland/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/finland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/finland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/finland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/finland/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/finland/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/finland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/finland/)
[Agricultural production in Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/finland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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