Czech Republic: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2024

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech preserved swine meat market reduced to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -7.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Preserved swine meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, preserved swine meat production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 95%. Preserved swine meat production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the eighth year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in shipments abroad of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for preserved swine meat exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved swine meat exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+81.3% per year) and Romania (+58.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved swine meat exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for 82% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +88.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved swine meat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Bulgaria (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved swine meat to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved swine meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+33.0% per year) and Poland (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat to the Czech Republic, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+38.9% per year) and Italy (+31.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -21.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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