The meat substitute market in France

In 2020, the halal meat market in French supermarkets was worth 337 million euros. Poultry stood out with sales of 133 million euros. The Muslim population is estimated at between 5 and 6 million, rising to between 8 and 13 million by 2050. These figures underline the potential for growth in demand for halal meat in the years ahead. Consumers, young urban Muslims and growing families are the main buyers. The most frequent buyers, accounting for almost 30% of the market, are "pre-families", i.e. young couples and singles under 35 with no children. This demographic group spends an average monthly budget of around 238 euros on halal products. Growing families", with at least one child aged between 6 and 11, spend an average of around 403 euros a month. Controversies surrounding inappropriate labeling and insufficient respect for halal practices have prompted a large proportion of consumers to turn to small neighborhood butchers, who are perceived as more trustworthy than the large superma

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.

The global market for plant-based meat alternatives has experienced significant growth, with its value estimated at $6.67 billion in 2020 and projected to reach approximately $16.7 billion by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 16.37 percent during the period 2016-2026. The European market exhibits a robust demand with the EU predicting a decrease in meat consumption, while North America shows a growing preference for meat alternatives, with Canada leading in adoption rates. The Asia Pacific market is influenced by traditional inclusion of meat substitutes like tofu in diets, expecting the highest regional CAGR at 9.4 percent. In Italy, the plant-based meat sector is growing due to shifts towards sustainability and dietary changes, with a 1 percent decline in sales value but a 3 percent volume increase. The Italian market, particularly for plant-based milks and meats, is highly fragmented with key players and innovative start-ups vying for market share. Supermarkets and hyperstores dominate t