French consumption of meat products is estimated at over €23 billion. The meat market comprises red meat (beef, veal, pork) and white meat (poultry) white meat (poultry). The global meat market, valued at $838.3 billion in 2020, is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7% until 2025. Meat consumption trends on the French market In France, meat processing, preservation and preparation of meat products represent a value of over €37 billion. France's trade balance is in deficit Private consumption of meat, particularly frozen meat, increased during periods of confinement, while consumption of meat outside the home fell. Meat consumption in France has evolved, with a preference for white meats, particularly poultry, which now accounts for the largest share of meat products purchased by households, at around 27%. Red meats dominate consumption. Annual beef consumption will be around 13.2 thousand tonnes in 2020. People aged 35 to 49 prefer white meat. Older people prefer red meats.
