Australia - Fresh or Chilled Hams, Shoulders and Cuts of Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in Australia
In 2022, the Australian fresh pork cut market increased by 4.2% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. Fresh pork cut consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Fresh Pork Cut Production in Australia
In value terms, fresh pork cut production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Fresh Pork Cut Exports
Exports from Australia
In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, fresh pork cut exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for fresh pork cut exports from Australia, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork cut exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Nauru (X tons), with a 2.2% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to -13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+33.8% per year) and Nauru (+39.3% per year).
In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from Australia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Nauru, with a 2.1% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore stood at -10.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+34.5% per year) and Nauru (+42.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average fresh pork cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh pork cut export price increased by +65.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fresh Pork Cut Imports
Imports into Australia
In 2017, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat were imported into Australia; leveling off at the year before. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked in 2017 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, fresh pork cut imports amounted to $X in 2017. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2017 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of fresh pork cut imports to Australia, together comprising 93% of total imports.
From 2017 to 2017, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Italy ($X), Canada ($X) and New Zealand ($X) were the largest fresh pork cut suppliers to Australia, together comprising 95% of total imports. The United States and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.2%.
Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh pork cut market in Australia. 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 10111250 - Fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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