About us - ANAFRIC

Welcome to ANAFRIC

Who are we?

We are an association whose members are companies in the meat sector with very diverse activities such as raising livestock, fattening, slaughtering, meat cutting, processing, storage, import and export, among others.

ANAFRIC is the most representative organization in terms of marketing of sheep and goat meat carcasses in Spain, and its associated companies represent 69% of this sector.

Our members represent 27% of the pig carcasses marketed in Spain.

Regarding beef sector, ANAFRIC’s members represent 53% of the carcasses marketed in Spain.

The spanish meat sector

3,481 companies operating in the meat sector in Spain . By 2024 , these companies will produce approximately 7.4 million tons of meat , remaining one of the country’s leading industrial sectors.

Economic importance

The meat industry remains the main industry within the food and beverage sector in Spain , with a turnover estimated at around €33 billion in 2024. This represents approximately 2.7% of the national GDP , 27% of the GDP of the food sector and 4.5% of the total turnover of the Spanish industry .

Job creation and support for rural areas

The meat sector remains the largest employer in the food industry , with more than 113,000 direct jobs , representing nearly 29% of total employment in this industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises and family businesses predominate, along with large, internationally leading business groups. Many of these companies are located in rural areas , playing a key role in their economic and social development.

Meat exports

According to figures published by MAPA, exports remain a key pillar of the sector’s competitiveness. In 2024 , they reached a value of €10.3 billion , with a record trade balance of €8.044 billion , the highest in the last decade.

Pork accounted for 68% of meat exports , albeit with a 4.2% drop in value compared to 2023. In contrast, beef achieved a trade surplus of €370.8 million , with an 11% year-on-year growth. As for sheep meat exports, they experienced significant growth with a value of €558 million, representing an increase of 20% compared to 2023. Poultry meat exports showed some recovery compared to 2023 with a value of €510 million , representing an increase of 3%.

Meat production in Spain

According to the results of livestock surveys published by MAPA, total production in 2024 remained around 7.4 million tons , similar to 2023, although with variations by species:

Pork : It remains the most produced meat, with a slight increase in volume compared to the previous year. 1,732,000 tons were produced, representing a 1.4% increase compared to 2023.
Beef : around 700,000 tonnes were produced (2.3% more than in 2023) , representing 11% of EU beef production
Sheep and goats: 98,530 tonnes and 8,700 tonnes were produced respectively in 2024, 6% and 9% less than in 2023.
Poultry : remains stable, with an increase of 2.9% compared to 2023.

Consumption of meat and meat products in homes

In 2024, meat consumption in Spanish households registered a 2.4% increase in volume compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 1,102.3 million kilos , according to the 2024 Food Consumption Report prepared by MAPA.

Pork remains the most consumed fresh meat , with 409 million kilos (+1.3%), followed by chicken (342 million, +2.7%) and beef (148 million, +1.7%).

Consumption of sheep and goat meat is also growing (+2.9%), although at a lower volume (23.4 million kilos). Rabbit meat consumption, on the other hand, remains more stable , at 28.6 million kilos, although with a slight decrease of 0.7%. % compared to 2023.

On the other hand, processed meat also grows in volume (+3.9%) and value (6.5%).

Why ANAFRIC?

+ Because your company is important and your worries are unique for us.

+ Because we give an immediate solution to your technical, legal and social enquiries, and we give you support before public bodies.

+ Because you will be updated about prices and trends of the meat markets, as well as the legislation that concerns our sector.

+ Because we promote food safety, animal welfare and sustainability standards.

+ Because we inform and advise you on food exhibitions and events.

+ Because we have a direct contact with our information sources.

+ Because we are members of UECBV (the main meat sector European Association) and the Spanish interbranches INTEROVIC (sheep and goat meat), PROVACUNO (beef) and INTERPORC (pork).