Europe Meat Market Report 2025, Industry Overview, Growth Rate and Forecast 2033

Europe Meat Market Overview 

Market Size in 2024: USD 388.8 Billion

Market Forecast in 2033: USD 563.2 Billion

Market Growth Rate: 4.4% (2025-2033)

According to the latest report by IMARC Group, the Europe meat market size was valued at USD 388.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 563.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025-2033.

Europe Meat Industry Trends and Drivers:

Multiple important elements, especially the growing need for protein-rich diets, are propelling a strong development in the Europe meat market. As consumers everywhere become more health-conscious, demand for meat items with great nutritional value increases. Among these, poultry, especially chicken, is becoming the main commodity because of its affordability, adaptability, and slightly healthier image than other meat kinds. The growing tendency for better eating habits is fueling demand for leaner cuts, with chicken continuing to top in both conventional and ready-to-cook forms. Apart from satisfying health-conscious consumers, this change fits with the convenience-driven lifestyles so widespread around Europe, especially inside cities. The European family's changing tastes are thus driving the meat market to change accordingly, with more weight on goods combining health advantages and ease of use.

Furthermore accelerating the meat market is the expanding European food service industry. The consumption of processed and pre-packaged meat products is driven by rising demand for ready-to-eat meals and fast-service restaurant options. Expansion in this industry is being driven by hectic urban lifestyles, where convenience and time-saving elements are becoming more important for customers. Meat goods are now assuming a major part in the expanding menus of restaurants as food delivery services and fast casual dining grow. This change lets meat providers innovate and launch fresh product varieties that satisfy individual consumers as well as big foodservice companies. Furthermore impacting the kinds of meat goods grabbing momentum in the market is the changing foodservice trends, which match consumer demand for sustainability and ethical sourcing.

The rise in disposable income and the changing population trends throughout the region also drive the growth of the Europe meat market. European consumers' rising purchasing power is leading to more willingness to try premium and specialty meat goods, therefore opening doors for new entrants into the industry. Along with their gastronomic adventures, consumers are selecting for a wider variety of meat alternatives from classic cuts to more unusual varieties—reflecting this change in lifestyle habits. Furthermore, advancements in meat packing and preservation are increasing the availability and shelf life of these items, therefore supporting general market expansion. The market is projected to keep a constant growth curve as demand rises, particularly for health-conscious and ready-to-eat meat products, presenting fresh prospects for suppliers and retailers to serve an ever more varied consumer base.

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Europe Meat Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Analysis by Type:

  • Raw
  • Processed
     

Analysis by Product:

  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Mutton
  • Others
     

Analysis by Distribution Channel:

  • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
  • Departmental Stores
  • Specialty Stores
  • Online Stores
  • Others
     

Country Analysis:

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Others
     

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Latest News and Developments:

  • In July 2024, Meatly announced it had received regulatory clearance to sell cultivated meat for pet food in the UK, making it the first in the world to get authorization for cultivated pet food. A huge leap forward for the cultivated meat industry, gaining regulatory approval also makes Meatly the first-ever cultivated meat company approved for sale in any European country.
  • In November 2024, Dutch startup Meatable, focused on cultivated meat technology, secured strategic investment from Betagro Ventures, the venture capital arm of Thailand’s Betagro food group. Although the funding amount remains undisclosed, the deal marks Betagro’s first venture into the cultivated meat space, highlighting their interest in Meatable’s cell-based technology that mimics traditional pork and beef.

Key highlights of the Report:

  • Market Performance (2019-2024)
  • Market Outlook (2025-2033)
  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations
  • Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
  • Market Drivers and Success Factors
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Structure of the Market
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

Note: If you need specific information that is not currently within the scope of the report, we can provide it to you as a part of the customization.

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