Analysis of Meat Consumption in Slovakia in the third Millennium

The aim of the paper is to analyze the total meat consumption, consumption of individual types of meat in Slovakia in the third millennium with predictions to 2030. The consumption of fish in comparison with meat consumption is also presented. Data from the Statistical Office are presented in the paper. The data consist of beef, veal, pork, and poultry consumption. The analysis was carried out by means of mathematical statistics using a simple moving average. Moving averages are one of the core indicators in economic analysis, moving average is the easiest moving average to construct. It is simply the average consumer over the specified period. The paper also lists the factors affecting meat consumption (meat price, meat quality, environmental impact.) Knowing the values of meat consumption is important for pricing policy and consumer behavior for other types of food. The research results showed an increase in the consumption of chicken and pork and a decrease in the consumption of veal and beef.