Asia: Market for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025

Market Size for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Asian market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases, when its value decreased by -22% to $X. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Production of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Asia

In value terms, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 39%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases, accounting for 37% of total volume. Moreover, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

In India, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases expanded at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (-0.6% per year) and Turkey (+7.2% per year).

Exports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR represented the major exporter of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases in Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 40% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Georgia (X tons), together achieving a 51% share of total exports. Japan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of +47.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 84% of total exports. Japan, Georgia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Georgia, with a CAGR of +40.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -14.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -23.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports in Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -23.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the main importer of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases, committing 40% of total imports. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by South Korea (16%) and the Philippines (9.6%). Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases imports into China stood at +13.1%. At the same time, Vietnam (+23.9%), the Philippines (+19.8%), South Korea (+3.6%), Singapore (+2.4%) and Japan (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +23.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+18 p.p.), the Philippines (+6.6 p.p.) and Vietnam (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Korea, Hong Kong SAR and Japan saw its share reduced by -5.4%, -7.2% and -13.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases importing markets in Asia were China ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports. The Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +25.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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