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Global meat market in the year 2020 was valued at USD2308.61 billion and is expected to reach over USD2960.04 billion by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of over 4.34% through 2026. Meat market is among one of the stable food markets especially in the developed countries. Continuous rise in the consumption pattern of meat eaters has been increased with a rise in the income level of people. However, it has been noted that the meat per capita consumption in developed countries is twice more than world average level.
Some of the major trends of this market include growing population, rising income and growing urbanization, innovative products offered by the company, increasing demand for meat and meat products in developing countries and additional factors like influence of healthy and ethical living will further enhance the growth of this market through 2026.
The meat industry is forced to develop new products with altered and novel formulations, such as innovative microbial enzymes in plant or animal could be used in meat industry to modify the texture of meats and meat products. Until now any growth in the addition of nutrients to meat products hasn’t been seen, but in the future, we can expect from the research and development teams of the leading brands to add value to the products.
The global meat market is categorized based on type into processed and raw. Among them, the raw category represents almost 86% of the global meat market. As many of the industrial nations have different demands such as meat with no additives or chemical residues, minimal processing, convenient and healthy meat products, the demand for homemade and raw meat consumption is expected to increase in the upcoming years.
In terms of region, the global meat market is categorized into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East & Africa. Among these regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to maintain the first position in terms of market share and historical growth. As well as it is expected to contribute almost 45% of the total market for the estimated the year of 2026, followed by Europe and North America, which are expected to remain stable markets. China holds the largest market of the meat industry in terms of the country with a market size of USD292.68 billion in the year 2020. It is expected to maintain the first position in the market considering the GDP and the food consumption pattern. After China, United States of America and India hold the second and third positions at the global level.
The meat market has become an attractive destination for investments and several large multinational companies are entering this market. Some of the major companies are JBS S.A., TYSON FOODS, INC., Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., WH Group Limited, BRF S.A., SYSCO CORPORATION, Hormel Foods Corporation, ITOHAM YONEKYU HOLDINGS INC., Vion Food Group, Minerva Foods SA, and Sanderson Farms, Inc., etc. The global meat market is highly fragmented due to many local and international suppliers.
Years considered for this report:
- Historical Years: 2016-2019
- Base Year: 2020
- Estimated Year: 2021
- Forecast Period: 2022–2026
Objective of the Study:
- To analyze the historical growth in the market size of the global meat market from 2016 to 2020.
- To estimate and forecast the market size of the global meat market from 2021 to 2026 and growth rate until 2026.
- To classify and forecast global meat market based on product, type, distribution channel, company, and region.
- To identify the dominant region or segment in the global meat market.
- To identify drivers and challenges for the global meat market.
- To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in the global meat market.
- To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global meat market.
- To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in the global meat market.
The publisher performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, the publisher sourced a list of manufacturers across the globe. Subsequently, the publisher conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, the publisher could include the manufacturers which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. The publisher analyzed the manufacturers, structures, and presence of all major players across the country.
The publisher calculated the market size of the global Meat market using a top-down and bottom-up approach, wherein data for the various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. The publisher sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated them through analyzing historical data of these types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations, and financial reports were also studied.
Key Target Audience:
- Manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Market research and consulting firms
- Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policymakers
- Organizations, forums, and alliances related to meat
The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as manufacturers, end-users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.
Report Scope:
In this report, global meat market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Global Meat Market, By Product:
- Chicken
- Beef
- Pork
- Mutton
- Others (Birds, Turkey, Venison, etc.)
Global Meat Market, By Type:
- Raw
- Processed
Global Meat Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Departmental Stores
- Specialty Stores
- Hypermarket/ Supermarket
- Online Sales Channel
- Others (Direct Sellers, General Merchandised Retailers, etc.)
Global Meat Market, By Region:
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Vietnam
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Europe
- Russia
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East and Africa
- Iran
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the global meat market.
Available Customizations:
With the given market data, the publisher offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs.
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview2. Research Methodology
3. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Meat Market
4. Executive Summary
5. Voice of Customer
5.1. Frequency of Purchase
5.2. Factors Affecting Purchase Decision
5.3. Challenges Post Purchase
5.4. Preferred Distribution Channel
6. Global Meat Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Product (Chicken, Beef, Pork, Mutton and Others (Birds, Turkey, Venison, etc.))
6.2.2. By Type (Raw and Processed)
6.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Departmental Stores, Specialty Stores, Hypermarket/ Supermarket, Online Sales Channel and Others (Direct Sellers, General Merchandised Retailers, etc.))
6.2.4. By Region
6.2.5. By Company (2020)
6.3. Market Map
7. Asia-Pacific Meat Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size and Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Product
7.2.2. By Type
7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
7.3.1. China Meat Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size and Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share and Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Product
7.3.1.2.2. By Type
7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7.3.2. India Meat Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size and Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share and Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Product
7.3.2.2.2. By Type
7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7.3.3. Vietnam Meat Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size and Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share and Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Product
7.3.3.2.2. By Type
7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7.3.4. Japan Meat Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size and Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share and Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Product
7.3.4.2.2. By Type
7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7.3.5. Indonesia Meat Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size and Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share and Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Product
7.3.5.2.2. By Type
7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8. Europe Meat Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size and Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Product
8.2.2. By Type
8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
8.3.1. Russia Meat Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size and Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share and Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Product
8.3.1.2.2. By Type
8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8.3.2. Germany Meat Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size and Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share and Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Product
8.3.2.2.2. By Type
8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8.3.3. France Meat Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size and Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share and Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Product
8.3.3.2.2. By Type
8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8.3.4. United Kingdom Meat Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size and Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share and Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Product
8.3.4.2.2. By Type
8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8.3.5. Italy Meat Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size and Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share and Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Product
8.3.5.2.2. By Type
8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
9. North America Meat Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size and Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Product
9.2.2. By Type
9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. North America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. United States Meat Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size and Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share and Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Product
9.3.1.2.2. By Type
9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
9.3.2. Canada Meat Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size and Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share and Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Product
9.3.2.2.2. By Type
9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
9.3.3. Mexico Meat Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size and Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share and Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Product
9.3.3.2.2. By Type
9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
10. South America Meat Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size and Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Product
10.2.2. By Type
10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Meat Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size and Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share and Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Product
10.3.1.2.2. By Type
10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
10.3.2. Argentina Meat Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size and Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share and Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Product
10.3.2.2.2. By Type
10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
10.3.3. Colombia Meat Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size and Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share and Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Product
10.3.3.2.2. By Type
10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
11. Middle East & Africa Meat Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size and Forecast
11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Product
11.2.2. By Type
11.2.3. By Distribution Channel
11.2.4. By Country
11.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
11.3.1. Iran Meat Market Outlook
11.3.1.1. Market Size and Forecast
11.3.1.1.1. By Value
11.3.1.2. Market Share and Forecast
11.3.1.2.1. By Product
11.3.1.2.2. By Type
11.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
11.3.2. South Africa Meat Market Outlook
11.3.2.1. Market Size and Forecast
11.3.2.1.1. By Value
11.3.2.2. Market Share and Forecast
11.3.2.2.1. By Product
11.3.2.2.2. By Type
11.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
11.3.3. Egypt Meat Market Outlook
11.3.3.1. Market Size and Forecast
11.3.3.1.1. By Value
11.3.3.2. Market Share and Forecast
11.3.3.2.1. By Product
11.3.3.2.2. By Type
11.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
11.3.4. Saudi Arabia Meat Market Outlook
11.3.4.1. Market Size and Forecast
11.3.4.1.1. By Value
11.3.4.2. Market Share and Forecast
11.3.4.2.1. By Product
11.3.4.2.2. By Type
11.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
12. Market Dynamics
12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges
13. Market Trends and Developments
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. JBS S.A.
14.2. Tyson Foods, Inc.
14.3. Cargill Meat Solutions Corp.
14.4. WH Group Limited
14.5. BRF S.A.
14.6. Sysco Corporation
14.7. Hormel Foods Corporation
14.8. Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.
14.9. Vion Food Group
14.10. Minerva Foods SA
15. Strategic Recommendations
16. About the Publisher & DisclaimerList of FiguresFigure 1: Global Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 2: Global Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 3: Global Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 4: Global Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 5: Global Meat Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2020 & 2026F
Figure 6: Global Meat Market Share, By Company, 2020
Figure 7: Global Meat Market Map, By Product, Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2020
Figure 8: Global Meat Market Map, By Type, Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2020
Figure 9: Global Meat Market Map, By Distribution Channel, Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2020
Figure 10: Global Meat Market Map, By Region, Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%),2020
Figure 11: Asia-Pacific Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 12: Asia-Pacific Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 13: Asia-Pacific Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 14: Asia-Pacific Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 15: Asia-Pacific Meat Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2020 & 2026F
Figure 16: China Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 17: China Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 18: China Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 19: China Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 20: India Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 21: India Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 22: India Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 23: India Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 24: Vietnam Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 25: Vietnam Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 26: Vietnam Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 27: Vietnam Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 28: Japan Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 29: Japan Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 30: Japan Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 31: Japan Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 32: Indonesia Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 33: Indonesia Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 34: Indonesia Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 35: Indonesia Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 36: Europe Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 37: Europe Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 38: Europe Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 39: Europe Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 40: Europe Meat Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2020 & 2026F
Figure 41: Russia Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 42: Russia Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 43: Russia Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 44: Russia Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 45: Germany Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 46: Germany Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 47: Germany Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 48: Germany Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 49: France Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 50: France Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 51: France Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 52: France Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 53: United Kingdom Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 54: United Kingdom Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 55: United Kingdom Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 56: United Kingdom Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 57: Italy Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 58: Italy Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 59: Italy Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 60: Italy Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 61: North America Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 62: North America Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 63: North America Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 64: North America Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 65: North America Meat Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2020 & 2026F
Figure 66: United States Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 67: United States Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 68: United States Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 69: United States Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 70: Canada Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 71: Canada Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 72: Canada Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 73: Canada Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 74: Mexico Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 75: Mexico Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 76: Mexico Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 77: Mexico Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 78: South America Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 79: South America Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 80: South America Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 81: South America Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 82: South America Meat Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2020 & 2026F
Figure 83: Brazil Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 84: Brazil Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 85: Brazil Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 86: Brazil Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 87: Argentina Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 88: Argentina Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 89: Argentina Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 90: Argentina Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 91: Colombia Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 92: Colombia Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 93: Colombia Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 94: Colombia Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 95: Middle East & Africa Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 96: Middle East & Africa Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 97: Middle East & Africa Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 98: Middle East & Africa Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 99: Middle East & Africa Meat Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2020 & 2026F
Figure 100: Iran Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 101: Iran Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 102: Iran Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 103: Iran Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 104: South Africa Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 105: South Africa Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 106: South Africa Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 107: South Africa Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 108: Egypt Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 109: Egypt Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 110: Egypt Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 111: Egypt Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 112: Saudi Arabia Meat Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F
Figure 113: Saudi Arabia Meat Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 114: Saudi Arabia Meat Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F
Figure 115: Saudi Arabia Meat Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F
Companies Mentioned
- JBS S.A.
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Cargill Meat Solutions Corp.
- WH Group Limited
- BRF S.A.
- Sysco Corporation
- Hormel Foods Corporation
- Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.
- Vion Food Group
- Minerva Foods SA
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 117 |
| Published | September 2021 |
| Forecast Period | 2016 - 2026 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1955.24 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2960.64 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 4.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
