Why rabbit meat from Flanders?
6
Number of companies
At present, Belgium has 6 companies. Despite the small number, the companies are frontrunners in Europe with regard to animal welfare. After all, they made the transition to park housing a few years ago.
2025
Since 2025, all rabbits in professional farms have been housed in enriched parks.
3,063
Export rabbit meat
In 2024, Belgium exported 3,063 tonnes of rabbit meat. The main importers of Belgian rabbit meat are the Netherlands, France and Germany.
More about rabbit from Flanders
The rabbit sector consists primarily of family businesses based mainly in the provinces of West Flanders and Antwerp. The rabbits are fed only plant-based feed consisting of cereals and alfalfa which promotes the rabbit’s health and conformation.
