Austria: Fresh Pork Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in Austria

The Austrian fresh pork carcase market declined to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. Fresh pork carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Pork Carcase Production in Austria

In value terms, fresh pork carcase production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat were exported from Austria; falling by -1.7% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for fresh pork carcase exports from Austria, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork carcase exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (-8.6% per year) and Germany (-12.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat exports from Austria, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (-8.3% per year) and Germany (-11.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Germany (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh pork carcase to Austria, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -4.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to Austria, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh pork carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+10.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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