Horse meat, fresh or chilled production in Ukraine
In 2024 Ukraine produced 5,700 t of horse meat, fresh or chilled, the 17th largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 52%. The record was 17,000 t in 2004.
- Production, 2024
- 5,700 t
- World rank
- 17 of 56
- 10-year change
- −52%
- Record
- 17,000 t
- 2004
Horse meat, fresh or chilled in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- 1.7% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 0.09
- 10-year change
- −52%
- world +8.0%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 6,395 | 0.86% |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 5,775 | 0.77% |
| 17 | Ukraine | 5,700 | 0.76% |
| 18 | Haiti | 4,901 | 0.66% |
| 19 | Japan | 4,092 | 0.55% |
Map of world production of horse meat, fresh or chilled
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,700 | −8.1% |
| 2023 | 6,200 | −7.5% |
| 2022 | 6,700 | −6.9% |
| 2021 | 7,200 | −2.7% |
| 2020 | 7,400 | −3.9% |
| 2019 | 7,700 | −3.8% |
| 2018 | 8,000 | −4.8% |
| 2017 | 8,400 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 8,000 | −2.4% |
| 2015 | 8,200 | −31% |
| 2014 | 11,800 | −1.7% |
| 2013 | 12,000 | −0.8% |
| 2012 | 12,100 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 12,100 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 12,100 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 11,800 | −2.5% |
| 2008 | 12,100 | −12% |
| 2007 | 13,800 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 13,200 | −13% |
| 2005 | 15,160 | −11% |
| 2004 | 17,000 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 16,227 | +31% |
| 2002 | 12,400 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 11,700 | +41% |
| 2000 | 8,300 | −21% |
| 1999 | 10,500 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 10,300 | +12% |
| 1997 | 9,200 | +14% |
| 1996 | 8,100 | +19% |
| 1995 | 6,800 | +36% |
| 1994 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 5,000 | −38% |
| 1992 | 8,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of horse meat, fresh or chilled in Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 5,700 t in 2024, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of horse meat, fresh or chilled?
Ukraine ranked 17th 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 52% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +8.0% for the world. The record was 17,000 t in 2004.
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
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.