United Kingdom: Sausage Market 2024

Sausage Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK sausage market decreased by -31.9% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible decrease. Sausage consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sausage Production in the UK

In value terms, sausage production fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sausage Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of sausages and similar products of meat decreased by -26% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sausage exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 71%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for sausage exports from the UK, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, sausage exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Nigeria (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland totaled -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-8.5% per year) and Nigeria (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for sausages and similar products of meat exports from the UK, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+34.3% per year) and Spain (-5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sausage export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -19.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sausage Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sausages and similar products of meat decreased by -3.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sausage imports stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of sausage imports to the UK, together accounting for 57% of total imports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest sausage suppliers to the UK, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Italy, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +20.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sausage import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 8.1%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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