Czech Republic: Frozen Pork Carcase Market 2025

Frozen Pork Carcase Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech frozen pork carcase market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -10.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Frozen pork carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Pork Carcase Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, frozen pork carcase production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of frozen carcases of pig meat, when their volume decreased by -97.8% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,605%. 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, frozen pork carcase exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,776% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen pork carcase exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen pork carcase exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to -33.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-60.6% per year) and Hungary (-14.6% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen carcases of pig meat exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at -33.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-52.9% per year) and Hungary (-11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a measured expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Poland (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of frozen carcases of pig meat decreased by -72.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,273%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1,340% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen pork carcase to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen pork carcase imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+56.6% per year) and Austria (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen carcases of pig meat to the Czech Republic, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +30.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+40.7% per year) and Austria (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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