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China - Bacon, Ham and Other Dried, Salted or Smoked Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China - Bacon, Ham and Other Dried, Salted or Smoked Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Apr 29, 2023

China's Bacon and Ham Imports Plummet to $2.8M in February 2023

China Bacon and Ham Imports

Bacon and ham imports into China fell significantly to 141 tons in February 2023, waning by -45.3% compared with the month before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 with an increase of 176% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 321 tons. From January 2023 to February 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bacon and ham imports plummeted to $2.8M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 with an increase of 199% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $5.6M. From January 2023 to February 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

COUNTRYFeb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Import Value of Bacon and Ham in China (million USD)
Spain1.43.13.41.84.14.25.13.52.31.95.64.52.8
Others0.10.1N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Total1.53.13.41.84.14.25.13.52.31.95.64.52.8

Imports by Country

In February 2023, Spain (141 tons) was the main supplier of bacon and ham to China, accounting for a approximately 100% share of total imports.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +4.9%.

In value terms, Spain ($2.8M) constituted the largest supplier of bacon and ham to China.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +5.6%.

Imports by Type

In February 2023, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (114 tons) constituted the largest type of bacon and ham supplied to China, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (27 tons), fourfold.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) totaled +9.2%.

In value terms, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($2.1M) constituted the largest type of bacon and ham supplied to China, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($611K), with a 22% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In February 2023, the bacon and ham price stood at $19,582 per ton (CIF, China), with an increase of 12% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 67% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $27,900 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to February 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +0.7% per month.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bacon and ham market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10131120 - Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, of swine, s alted, in brine, dried or smoked
  • Prodcom 10131150 - Bellies and cuts thereof of swine, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
  • Prodcom 10131180 - Pig meat salted, in brine, dried or smoked (including bacon, 3/4 sides/middles, fore-ends, loins and cuts thereof, excluding hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, bellies and cuts thereof)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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