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

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Sep 25, 2023

Record-breaking: UK Bacon and Ham Surges 3% to $4,921/Ton

United Kingdom Bacon And Ham Import Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the bacon and ham price amounted to $4,921 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), increasing by 2.8% against the previous month. Over the period from May 2022 to May 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 12% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in May 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($14,592 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($3,917 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

United Kingdom Bacon And Ham Import Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYImport Price of Bacon And Ham in United Kingdom (USD per ton)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
Italy12,82213,71414,49113,95112,25412,11613,50414,24913,62413,71514,85414,59014,592
Ireland4,7004,6074,5844,6674,6164,6314,4174,6134,6424,9725,2925,6096,044
Germany3,7433,1503,5703,6003,7303,8085,9156,2313,9316,8088,9904,7035,149
Netherlands3,0963,0093,0183,0392,9972,9853,0893,2193,0803,2753,7764,1934,275
Denmark3,1543,1812,9802,9122,8772,8523,0463,1432,9932,9343,3023,8163,917
Average3,8893,8773,8213,7353,5893,5003,9354,0583,7163,8474,3044,7884,921

United Kingdom Bacon And Ham Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In May 2023, the product with the highest price was hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($9,971 per ton), while the price for pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($4,785 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by salted, dried, or smoked pig meat other than hams or bellies (+2.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

United Kingdom Bacon And Ham Imports

In May 2023, the amount of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat imported into the UK expanded rapidly to 15K tons, increasing by 15% on the month before. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 22% against the previous month.

In value terms, bacon and ham imports skyrocketed to $76M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the period from May 2022 to May 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 36% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in May 2023.

United Kingdom Bacon And Ham Imports by Type

In May 2023, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (14K tons) was the main type of bacon and ham supplied to the UK, accounting for a 93% 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, swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (935 tons), more than tenfold.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (-1.4% per month) and hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (-1.8% per month).

In value terms, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($68M) constituted the largest type of bacon and ham supplied to the UK, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($6M), with an 8% share of total imports.

United Kingdom Bacon And Ham Imports by Country

the Netherlands (8.6K tons), Denmark (4.6K tons) and Italy (747 tons) were the main suppliers of bacon and ham imports to the UK, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the biggest increases were in Denmark (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($37M) constituted the largest supplier of bacon and ham to the UK, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($18M), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Denmark (+2.8% per month) and Italy (-0.1% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bacon and ham market in the UK. 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)

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  • United Kingdom

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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