FAOSTAT · 2017–2024
Mule meat production in Argentina
In 2024 Argentina produced 52 t of mule meat, the 2nd largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). The record was 170 t in 2021.
- Production, 2024
- 52 t
- World rank
- 2 of 2
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 170 t
- 2021
Mule meat in Argentina, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.52%
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 0.00
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 9,189 | 92.2% |
| 2 | Argentina | 52 | 0.52% |
Map of world production of mule meat
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52 | −35% |
| 2023 | 80 | −42% |
| 2022 | 137 | −19% |
| 2021 | 170 | +52% |
| 2020 | 112 | −9.7% |
| 2019 | 124 | −23% |
| 2018 | 160 | +14% |
| 2017 | 140 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of mule meat in Argentina?
Argentina produced 52 t in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of mule meat?
Argentina ranked 2nd of 2 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 92.2% of the world total.
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.
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.