RABBIT MEAT MARKET IN POLAND WITHIN 2001–2003

Abstract

The paper presents the analysis of development of rabbit meat market within the period of 2001-2003 on the basis of the data made available by slaughterhouses as well as Central Statistical Office in Warsaw publications. It follows from the research that the amount of rabbit meat purchased during the period investigated has increased as much as twice (from the level of 861 up to 1675 t). In general, rabbit meat is exported: the partition of export in total amount of sale has also increased from 44% in 2001 to 78% in 2003. It has also been observed that rabbit market is seasonal – the highest level of purchase is achieved from August to December while the lowest – from March to June.