Estonia: Market for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025

Market Size for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Estonia

The Estonian market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Estonia

In value terms, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 5.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +13.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 98%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 114%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Estonia, together comprising 69% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +73.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Latvia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases exported from Estonia worldwide, together comprising 72% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +78.4%, 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

The average export price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Romania (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, the amount of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases imported into Estonia contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -10.6% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases supplier to Estonia, with a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+4.6% per year) and Finland (-5.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases suppliers to Estonia were Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for 54% of total imports. Poland, Spain, Belgium, Lithuania, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +12.3%, 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 average import price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform