> In 2024 Moldova produced 230 t of horse meat, fresh or chilled, the 40th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 153%.

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

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# Horse meat, fresh or chilled production in Moldova

In 2024 Moldova produced 230 t of horse meat, fresh or chilled, the 40th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 153%. The record was 300 t in 2003.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 2024230 t
World rank40 of 56
10-year change+153%
Record300 t2003

## Horse meat, fresh or chilled in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## Moldova compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.01% in 2014
kg per person0.08world 0.09
10-year change+153%world +8.0%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 38 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/switzerland/) | 288 | 0.04% |
| 39 | [Georgia](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/georgia/) | 275 | 0.04% |
| 40 | **Moldova** | 230 | 0.03% |
| 41 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/malaysia/) | 206 | 0.03% |
| 42 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/horse-meat/belarus/) | 200 | 0.03% |

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

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

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Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 230 | −4.2% |
| 2023 | 240 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 220 | −4.8% |
| 2021 | 231 | −13% |
| 2020 | 266 | +639% |
| 2019 | 36 | −10.0% |
| 2018 | 40 | −45% |
| 2017 | 73 | −21% |
| 2016 | 92 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 90 | −1.1% |
| 2014 | 91 | −57% |
| 2013 | 213 | +16% |
| 2012 | 184 | −2.6% |
| 2011 | 189 | +105% |
| 2010 | 92 | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 84 | +47% |
| 2008 | 57 | −19% |
| 2007 | 70 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 66 | +14% |
| 2005 | 58 | −79% |
| 2004 | 280 | −6.7% |
| 2003 | 300 | +100% |
| 2002 | 150 | +50% |
| 2001 | 100 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 100 | +108% |
| 1999 | 48 | −28% |
| 1998 | 67 | −18% |
| 1997 | 82 | −20% |
| 1996 | 102 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 100 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 96 | −13% |
| 1993 | 110 | +29% |
| 1992 | 85 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Moldova produced 230 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Moldova ranked 40th 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 Moldova changed?

It rose by 153% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +8.0% for the world. The record was 300 t in 2003.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Moldova is estimated by FAO. 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 Moldova

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/moldova/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/moldova/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/moldova/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/moldova/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/moldova/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/moldova/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/moldova/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/moldova/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/moldova/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/moldova/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/moldova/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/moldova/)
[Agricultural production in Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/country/moldova/)

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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