United Kingdom - Pork (Meat Of Swine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSurge in UK Pork Imports Reaches $1.2 Billion in 2023
United Kingdom Pork Imports
In 2023, overseas purchases of pork increased by 3.2% to 332K tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 466K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, pork imports skyrocketed to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $1.2B in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Pork in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Denmark | 274 | 264 | 210 | 375 | 390 | 336 | 333 | 324 | 250 | 193 | 285 |
| Germany | 280 | 261 | 195 | 185 | 254 | 252 | 272 | 294 | 288 | 231 | 278 |
| Spain | 92.9 | 99.3 | 96.9 | 101 | 117 | 107 | 117 | 91.6 | 84.2 | 152 | 188 |
| Belgium | 94.1 | 103 | 85.9 | 76.3 | 80.4 | 85.9 | 89.7 | 66.2 | 71.3 | 75.2 | 135 |
| Netherlands | 168 | 154 | 119 | 103 | 131 | 105 | 111 | 90.8 | 90.6 | 86.3 | 130 |
| France | 102 | 106 | 75.5 | 63.8 | 59.8 | 52.7 | 55.9 | 54.0 | 52.0 | 52.7 | 74.5 |
| Ireland | 105 | 117 | 97.9 | 81.7 | 107 | 124 | 141 | 133 | 58.3 | 44.1 | 66.9 |
| Others | 40.7 | 46.8 | 55.1 | 64.8 | 75.1 | 78.4 | 94.4 | 92.5 | 61.5 | 41.2 | 45.2 |
| Total | 1,157 | 1,152 | 936 | 1,051 | 1,214 | 1,140 | 1,215 | 1,146 | 956 | 875 | 1,202 |
Imports by Country
Denmark (87K tons), Germany (73K tons) and Spain (46K tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to the UK, together comprising 62% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Denmark ($285M), Germany ($278M) and Spain ($188M) appeared to be the largest pork suppliers to the UK, with a combined 62% share of total imports.
Spain, with a CAGR of +7.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In 2023, fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases (192K tons) constituted the largest type of pork supplied to the UK, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases (72K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat (52K tons), with a 16% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases imports was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases (+0.2% per year) and fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat (-2.2% per year).
In value terms, fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases ($766M) constituted the largest type of pork supplied to the UK, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases ($242M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat, with a 12% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the pork price amounted to $3,614 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), jumping by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($4,086 per ton) and Germany ($3,776 per ton), while the price for France ($3,243 per ton) and Denmark ($3,271 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pork 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:
- FCL 1035 - Pig meat
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
