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Crop & Animal Farming in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 015 July 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€155.0bn

2019-2024 1.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

3m

2019-2024 2.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

2m

2019-2024 2.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry analysis

Meat consumption, health consciousness, government support for agriculture and the availability of meat-free alternatives are key influences on the revenue of mixed farmers. Due to their cross-board nature, margins tend to be tight as they lack the capital (financial and knowledge) to specialise in just one area and benefit from economies of scale. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022 led to severe disruptions in the supply of cereals and substantially pushed up the price of energy. A combination of rising farm operating costs and powerful downstream buyers controlling contract negotiations limits the farms’ ability to pass on cost increases.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Crop & Animal Farming in Europe key trends

Agricultural prices start to edge downwards.

 

Prices for agricultural produce in Europe have begun to decrease following a sustained period of sky-high inflation after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Farmers must find ways to combat falling meat consumption.

 

Meat consumption is dropping as concerns mount surrounding its sustainability, forcing farmers to find ways to protect their income.

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Crop & Animal Farming in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Crop & Animal Farming in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €155.0bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Eurostat data indicates falling agricultural prices

  • Gate prices for agricultural products fell in 21 EU countries during the third quarter of 2023, compared to the same quarter in 2022, according to Eurostat.

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Crop & Animal Farming in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.

Plant-based meats will draw sales away from animal-based meats

  • According to a 2021 Smart Protein report, 36% of a pan-European survey stated they were highly likely to swap animal-based meat for plant-based meat.

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Revenue

€155.0bn

2019-2024 1.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

3m

2019-2024 2.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 2.9 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

    Bottom 5 Countries

      * CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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      Biggest companies in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe

      Company
      Market Share (%)
      2024
      Revenue (€m)
      2024
      Profit (€m)
      2024
      Profit Margin (%)
      2024
      Agrofert AS
      9,743.4
      498.0
      5.1
      Ros Agro plc
      2,374.5
      194.7
      8.2
      Agricost SA
      123.2
      25.6
      20.8

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      Crop & Animal Farming in Europe

      Products & Services Segmentation

      Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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      Top Questions Answered in this Report

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      What is the market size of the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe in 2024?

      The market size of the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe is €155.0bn in 2024.

      How many businesses are there in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry in 2024?

      There are 2m businesses in the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

      Has the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

      The market size of the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.

      What is the forecast growth of the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

      Over the next five years, the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe is expected to decline.

      What does the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe include?

      Pigs and Cattle are part of the Crop & Animal Farming industry.

      How competitive is the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe?

      The level of competition is high and increasing in the Crop & Animal Farming industry in Europe.

      Related Industries

      This industry is covered in 37 countries

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      Table of Contents

      About this industry

      Industry definition

      Mixed farming enterprises are engaged in both crop and livestock production, but without a distinct focus. The threshold value used here is 66 of the standard contribution margin. If one of the business areas exceeds this threshold, the company is assigned to the corresponding industry.

      Related Terms

      Precision AgricultureSustainable AgriculturePasture-Reared

      What's included in this industry?

      PigsCattleCropsPoultrySheep and Goats

      Companies

      Agrofert ASRos Agro plcAgricost SA

      Industry Code

      ISIC 2006

      015 - Mixed farming in Europe

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      Performance

      Key Takeaways

      Eurostat data indicates falling agricultural prices

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      Revenue Highlights

      Trends
      • Revenue
      • 2024 Revenue Growth
      • Revenue Volatility

      Employment Highlights

      Trends
      • Employees
      • Employees per Business
      • Revenue per Employee

      Business Highlights

      Trends
      • Businesses
      • Employees per Business
      • Revenue per Business

      Profit Highlights

      Trends
      • Total Profit
      • Profit Margin
      • Profit per Business

      Current Performance

      Charts
      • Revenue in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
      • Employees in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
      • Business in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
      • Profit in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
      Analysis

      What's driving current industry performance in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry?


      Outlook

      Analysis

      What's driving the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry outlook?


      Volatility

      Analysis

      What influences volatility in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry?

      Charts
      • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

      Life Cycle

      Analysis

      What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry?

      Charts
      • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

      Products and Markets

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Largest Market
      • Product Innovation

      Key Takeaways

      Economic headwinds alter consumption trends. Constrained budgets have forced consumers to cut expenditures, with sales of expensive meats like beef and lamb down as a result.

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      Products and Services

      Charts
      • Products and Services Segmentation
      Analysis

      How are the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry's products and services performing?

      Analysis

      What are innovations in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry's products and services?


      Major Markets

      Charts
      • Major Market Segmentation
      Analysis

      What influences demand in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry?


      International Trade

      Highlights

      • Total Imports into Europe
      • Total Exports into Europe
      Heat maps
      • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
      • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
      Data Tables

      Value and annual change (%) included

      • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

      Geographic Breakdown

      Business Locations

      Heat maps
      • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
      • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
      • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
      • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

      Industry Geographic Breakdown

      Data Tables

      Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

      • Revenue (2024)
      • IVA (2024)
      • Enterprises (2024)
      • Employment (2024)
      • Exports (2024)
      • Imports (2024)

      Competitive Forces

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Concentration
      • Competition
      • Barriers to Entry
      • Substitutes
      • Buyer Power
      • Supplier Power

      Key Takeaways

      The concentration varies heavily by region. The level of concentration of mixed farms can vary depending on the average farm size and whether it is family-owned or backed by the state or a large corporation.

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      Supply Chain

      Charts

      Buyer and supply industries

      Companies

      Market Share

      Charts
      • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

      Companies

      Data Tables

      Top 6 companies by market share:

      • Market share (2024)
      • Revenue (2024)
      • Profit (2024)
      • Profit Margin (2024)

      Data Tables
      • Countries of operation for Agrofert AS
      • Countries of operation for Ros Agro plc
      • Countries of operation for Agricost SA
      • Countries of operation for AB Akola Group
      • Countries of operation for Agrarunternehmen Starbach-Sachsen eG
      • Countries of operation for Agp Lubesse Agrarproduktgesellschaft mbH

      External Environment

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Regulation & Policy
      • Assistance

      Key Takeaways

      Environmental and welfare regulations are tightening. Pressure from environmental groups forces governments to implement increasingly strict regulations relating to the environment and animal welfare.

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      External Drivers

      Analysis

      What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry?

      Financial Benchmarks

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Profit Margin
      • Average Wage
      • Largest Cost

      Key Takeaways

      Profit is lower than other specialised farms. Mixed farms’ output is typically of lower quality than that of a specialist crop producer or animal rearer, leading to narrower margins.

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      Cost Structure

      Charts
      • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
      • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
        • Marketing
        • Depreciation
        • Profit
        • Purchases
        • Wages
        • Rent
        • Utilities
        • Other
      Analysis

      What trends impact cost in the Crop & Animal Farming in Europe industry?


      Key Ratios

      Data tables
      • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
      • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
      • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
      • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
      • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
      • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
      • Average Wage (2014-2029)

      Country Benchmarks

      European Leaders & Laggards

      Data Tables

      Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

      • Revenue Growth (2024)
      • Business Growth (2024)
      • Job Growth (2024)

      European Country Performance

      Data Tables

      Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

      • IVA/Revenue (2024)
      • Imports/Demand (2024)
      • Exports/Revenue (2024)
      • Revenue per Employee (2024)
      • Wages/Revenue (2024)
      • Employees per Establishment (2024)
      • Average Wage (2024)

      Structural Comparison

      Data Tables

      Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

      • Concentration
      • Competition
      • Barriers to Entry
      • Buyer Power
      • Supplier Power
      • Volatility
      • Capital Intensity
      • Innovation
      • Life Cycle

      Key Statistics

      Industry Data

      Data Tables

      Including values and annual change:

      • Revenue (2014-2029)
      • IVA (2014-2029)
      • Establishments (2014-2029)
      • Enterprises (2014-2029)
      • Employment (2014-2029)
      • Exports (2014-2029)
      • Imports (2014-2029)
      • Wages (2014-2029)

      Methodology

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