Eastern Europe: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2024

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 1.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases, accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Russia amounted to +4.7%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Poland (+1.4% per year) and Romania (+5.1% per year).

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -0.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -0.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 25%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 53% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together achieving a 40% share of total exports. Estonia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +79.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh pork other than cuts or carcases supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 88% of total exports. Russia and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.7%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +76.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases in Eastern Europe amounted to X tons, growing by 6.7% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +15.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +24.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the key importers of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases, together constituting 86% of total imports. The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - each recorded an 8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +17.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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