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

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Aug 22, 2024

Bacon and Ham Export in Italy Sees Modest Growth, Reaching $1.2 Billion in 2023

Italy Bacon And Ham Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat increased by 2.9% to 85K tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bacon and ham exports stood at $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.Italy Bacon And Ham Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Bacon And Ham in Italy (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
France168173156170182201187189216219258
United States89.3108112102107119121121172182196
Germany193200180177186184166169182159176
United Kingdom89.710710010110610799.7106107101111
Belgium58.160.454.954.857.459.557.762.768.158.769.2
Austria52.859.943.747.151.547.839.941.146.143.645.7
Netherlands15.021.319.522.124.128.529.931.836.733.138.3
Switzerland26.927.624.526.127.428.526.728.130.531.035.0
Others182203170179207227223226272237255
Total8759608618799481,0039529751,1301,0641,184

Exports by Country

France (20K tons), the United States (12K tons) and Germany (12K tons) were the main destinations of bacon and ham exports from Italy, together comprising 53% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($258M), the United States ($196M) and Germany ($176M) appeared to be the largest markets for bacon and ham exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 53% of total exports. the UK, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (70K tons) was the largest type of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat exported from Italy, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) exceeded the volume of the second product type, swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (7.8K tons), ninefold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) exports amounted to +2.3%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (+5.8% per year) and hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (+1.5% per year).

In value terms, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($1.1B) remains the largest type of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat exported from Italy, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($84M), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) exports totaled +3.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (+6.2% per year) and hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the bacon and ham price amounted to $13,949 per ton (FOB, Italy), increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($20,870 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($7,155 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bacon and ham market in Italy. 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:

  • Italy

Data coverage:

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

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

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