# Hungarian rabbit meat consumption revitalization efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-rabbit-meat-consumption-revitalization-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-08T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Hungarian Rabbit Product Council is working to revitalize domestic rabbit meat consumption, which has reached extremely low levels of approximately 0.05 kilograms per capita annually. While Hungary is a significant producer in Europe, approximately 92 percent of its rabbit meat is currently exported.

To combat declining consumption and preserve gastronomic traditions, organizers are planning the second annual European Rabbit Meat Days in Hungary on November 21–22. The initiative aims to reintroduce the nutrient-rich protein to the culinary scene by inviting restaurants to feature rabbit-based dishes on their menus, following a successful inaugural event in 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Hungarian rabbit meat consumption faces decline amid export trends

The Hungarian Rabbit Product Council warns of declining rabbit meat consumption and seeks to preserve culinary traditions through the European Rabbit Meat Days event in November.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-rabbit-meat-consumption-faces-decline-amid-export-trends

### 2026-08-31: European Rabbit Meat Days to return to Hungary

Hungary will host the second European Rabbit Meat Days on November 21–22 to promote domestic consumption of rabbit meat, as 92 percent of local production is currently exported.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-rabbit-meat-days-to-return-to-hungary

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