U.S. - Bacon, Ham and Other Dried, Salted or Smoked Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Bacon and Ham Import Price per Ton in June 2022
In June 2022, the bacon and ham price per ton stood at $9.3K (CIF, US), surging by 12% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2022, the country with the highest price was Spain ($14.0K per ton), while the price for Mexico ($4.6K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Bacon and Ham Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($12.6K per ton), while the price for swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($6.6K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by salted, dried, or smoked hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (+2.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Bacon and Ham Imports
In July 2022, bacon and ham imports into the United States declined to 3.3K tons, waning by -9.6% on the month before. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.0% from January 2022 to July 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 39% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.2K tons. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, bacon and ham imports reduced to $32M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.1% from January 2022 to July 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 44% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $36M. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
U.S. Bacon and Ham Imports by Type
Swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (1.6K tons), pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (1.5K tons) and hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) (169 tons) were the main products of bacon and ham imports to the United States.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the biggest increases were in salted, dried, or smoked hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, pig meat other than hams or bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($19M), swine bellies (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($10M) and hams, shoulders and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) ($2M) were the most imported types of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat in the United States.
U.S. Bacon and Ham Imports by Country
Canada (2K tons), Italy (1.2K tons) and Spain (231 tons) were the main suppliers of bacon and ham imports to the United States, with a combined 95% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Italy ($17M), Canada ($13M) and Spain ($3.2M) were the largest bacon and ham suppliers to the United States, with a combined 97% share of total imports.
Spain, with a CAGR of +42.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bacon and ham market in the U.S.. 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:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- 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
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
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
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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)
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)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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
- 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)
- 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
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