Meat industry in Italy - statistics & facts
Prosciutto, salami, mortadella – three iconic names that epitomize the essence of Italian cold cuts. These delicacies have gained worldwide recognition, contributing to the vibrant segment of Italian cured meats. In today's modern Italian meat industry, both pork, which forms the foundation of most cold cuts, and beef play vital roles. In 2021, the meat industry in Italy generated a revenue of approximately 26.3 billion euros. Over the period, the production value of the processing and preserving of meat has shown some fluctuations, but growing overall and peaking at close to 25 billion euros in 2021.
