Rabbit meat production by country
World production of rabbit meat reached 847,221 t in 2024, down 35% over ten years. The largest producers were China (52.5%), North Korea (18.5%), Egypt (6.1%), together 77% of the world total.
- World production, 2024
- 847,221 t
- 10-year change
- −35%
- Producing countries
- 44
- Largest producer
- China
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of rabbit meat production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China E | 445,128 | 52.5% | −43% |
| 2 | North Korea I | 156,672 | 18.5% | +2.5% |
| 3 | Egypt I | 51,480 | 6.08% | −21% |
| 4 | Spain | 33,927 | 4.00% | −47% |
| 5 | France | 21,365 | 2.52% | −60% |
| 6 | Russia I | 17,593 | 2.08% | +6.1% |
| 7 | Benin | 14,850 | 1.75% | — |
| 8 | Algeria I | 8,158 | 0.96% | −1.1% |
| 9 | Ukraine | 8,000 | 0.94% | −40% |
| 10 | Sierra Leone I | 7,981 | 0.94% | −0.2% |
| 11 | Mexico I | 4,560 | 0.54% | +4.4% |
| 12 | Peru I | 3,282 | 0.39% | −2.1% |
| 13 | Colombia I | 3,186 | 0.38% | +0.6% |
| 14 | Rwanda E | 2,646 | 0.31% | −36% |
| 15 | South Korea I | 2,242 | 0.26% | +26% |
| 16 | Gabon I | 2,094 | 0.25% | +5.5% |
| 17 | Brazil I | 1,291 | 0.15% | −17% |
| 18 | Ecuador I | 1,087 | 0.13% | +3.5% |
| 19 | Burundi I | 1,076 | 0.13% | +64% |
| 20 | Botswana I | 1,032 | 0.12% | −0.3% |
| 21 | Madagascar I | 798 | 0.09% | +11% |
| 22 | Argentina E | 705 | 0.08% | −50% |
| 23 | Moldova I | 669 | 0.08% | −6.3% |
| 24 | Kenya I | 655 | 0.08% | −75% |
| 25 | Belarus E | 533 | 0.06% | −62% |
| 26 | Indonesia I | 494 | 0.06% | — |
| 27 | Switzerland | 477 | 0.06% | −62% |
| 28 | Uzbekistan I | 457 | 0.05% | +425% |
| 29 | Uruguay I | 404 | 0.05% | +2.3% |
| 30 | Mozambique I | 369 | 0.04% | −30% |
| 31 | Georgia I | 338 | 0.04% | +21% |
| 32 | Puerto Rico I | 166 | 0.02% | +19% |
| 33 | Bolivia I | 165 | 0.02% | −5.7% |
| 34 | Venezuela I | 130 | 0.02% | −73% |
| 35 | Syria | 113 | 0.01% | −28% |
| 36 | Cameroon I | 96 | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| 37 | Kyrgyzstan | 60 | 0.01% | −80% |
| 38 | Kazakhstan | 37 | 0.00% | −69% |
| 39 | Turkey I | 35 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 40 | Jordan I | 25 | 0.00% | +8.7% |
| 41 | Mauritius I | 25 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 42 | Norway | 24 | 0.00% | −44% |
| 43 | Trinidad and Tobago | 9 | 0.00% | −25% |
| 44 | Saint Lucia I | 1 | 0.00% | — |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, China, accounts for 52.5% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 83.6% and the ten largest for 90.3%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 77.4% | 91.1% | 58 |
| 2005 | 80.7% | 92.2% | 58 |
| 2010 | 84.3% | 93.9% | 55 |
| 2015 | 86.4% | 94.9% | 55 |
| 2020 | 85.3% | 90.7% | 44 |
| 2024 | 83.6% | 90.3% | 44 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 605,601 t | 71.5% | 72.3% | −36% | 11 |
| Africa | 91,260 t | 10.8% | 7.2% | −1.9% | 13 |
| Europe | 82,588 t | 9.7% | 19.3% | −67% | 8 |
| South America | 10,250 t | 1.2% | 0.9% | −11% | 8 |
| North and Central America | 4,736 t | 0.6% | 0.3% | +4.8% | 4 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Growing
| Russia | 17,593 t | +6.1% |
| Mexico | 4,560 t | +4.4% |
| North Korea | 156,672 t | +2.5% |
| Sierra Leone | 7,981 t | −0.2% |
| Algeria | 8,158 t | −1.1% |
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +1.2%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- −4.2%
- Record year
- 2014 1.3 million t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1991 −24%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 422,189 t | — |
| 1970s | 637,299 t | +51% |
| 1980s | 762,419 t | +20% |
| 1990s | 705,347 t | −7.5% |
| 2000s | 988,611 t | +40% |
| 2010s | 1.1 million t | +16% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 869,776 t | −24% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of rabbit meat was 0.10 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Korea | 5.91 | 156,672 t |
| 2 | Benin | 1.03 | 14,850 t |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 0.92 | 7,981 t |
| 4 | Gabon | 0.82 | 2,094 t |
| 5 | Spain | 0.71 | 33,927 t |
| 6 | Egypt | 0.44 | 51,480 t |
| 7 | Botswana | 0.41 | 1,032 t |
| 8 | France | 0.32 | 21,365 t |
| 9 | China | 0.31 | 445,128 t |
| 10 | Moldova | 0.22 | 669 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
Trade item: Meat of rabbits and hares, fresh or chilled. Other forms of this product (for example frozen, boneless, shelled, dried or processed) are separate FAO trade items that are not included here, so these figures cover only part of its trade.
- World exports
- 25,310 t
- Export value
- USD 136 m
- Average export price
- 5.38 USD/kg
Spain was the largest exporter with 26.3% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Belgium was the largest importer with 17.7%. World exports fell 41% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 6,660 | 26.3% | USD 32.2 m | 4.84 | −15% |
| 2 | China | 4,435 | 17.5% | USD 19.5 m | 4.39 | −66% |
| 3 | France | 4,067 | 16.1% | USD 20.9 m | 5.15 | −36% |
| 4 | Hungary | 3,692 | 14.6% | USD 26.6 m | 7.21 | −24% |
| 5 | Belgium | 2,778 | 11.0% | USD 17.3 m | 6.23 | −50% |
| 6 | Italy | 1,101 | 4.4% | USD 5.5 m | 5.04 | +14% |
| 7 | Poland | 616 | 2.4% | USD 4.6 m | 7.41 | +397% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 443 | 1.8% | USD 3.2 m | 7.18 | −54% |
| 9 | Canada | 421 | 1.7% | USD 1.2 m | 2.87 | +1,216% |
| 10 | Uzbekistan | 292 | 1.2% | USD 1.2 m | 3.96 | — |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3,976 | 17.7% | USD 18.1 m | 4.54 | −30% |
| 2 | Germany | 3,456 | 15.4% | USD 24.0 m | 6.95 | −36% |
| 3 | Spain | 2,673 | 11.9% | USD 7.3 m | 2.74 | +190% |
| 4 | Portugal | 1,976 | 8.8% | USD 10.7 m | 5.43 | −42% |
| 5 | United States | 1,641 | 7.3% | USD 6.7 m | 4.08 | +19% |
| 6 | Czechia | 1,389 | 6.2% | USD 7.6 m | 5.44 | +22% |
| 7 | Italy | 1,182 | 5.3% | USD 6.9 m | 5.84 | −56% |
| 8 | France | 695 | 3.1% | USD 3.9 m | 5.55 | −72% |
| 9 | Poland | 637 | 2.8% | USD 4.3 m | 6.68 | −19% |
| 10 | Switzerland | 558 | 2.5% | USD 5.7 m | 10.15 | −61% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Rabbit prices on wholesale markets
- Markets quoting
- 5
- Median price
- 7.30 EUR/kg
- Middle half of quotes
- 7.10–7.75 EUR/kg
- Latest quote
- 9 November 2026
Prices in producing countries
| Rank | Producer | Production, 2024 | Markets | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Spain | 33,927 t | 1 | 7.10 EUR/kg |
Median of the midpoints of 5 current quotes converted to EUR per kg at the reference rates used on Husfarm. Markets quote different varieties, grades, origins and trade stages, so prices are not directly comparable between countries.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most rabbit meat?
China was the largest producer in 2024 with 445,128 t, 52.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of rabbit meat?
World production was 847,221 t in 2024, −35% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most rabbit meat?
In 2024: China (445,128 t, 52.5%), North Korea (156,672 t, 18.5%), Egypt (51,480 t, 6.1%), Spain (33,927 t, 4.0%), France (21,365 t, 2.5%). Together they account for 83.6% of the world total.
What is the wholesale price of rabbit meat today?
The median of 5 current quotes on 5 markets tracked by Husfarm is 7.30 EUR/kg (latest quote 9 November 2026). Prices vary widely by variety, grade, origin and market.
Which country exports the most meat of rabbits and hares, fresh or chilled?
Spain exported 6,660 t in 2024, 26.3% of reported world exports, worth USD 32.2 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most meat of rabbits and hares, fresh or chilled?
Belgium imported 3,976 t in 2024, 17.7% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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How to cite: FAO (2025). FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products — Rabbit meat. Retrieved via Husfarm, https://husfarm.com/production/rabbit-meat/. Licence CC BY 4.0.
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.