EU: 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 the EU

The EU market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in the EU

In value terms, production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), with a combined 60% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while carcases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 14%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the main exporters of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases in the European Union, together constituting 57% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Denmark (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together took near 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +5.8%, saw 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.1%), 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 the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 4.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7.2%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented the major importer of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases in the European Union, constituting 82% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading 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, the largest fresh pork other than cuts or carcases importing markets in the European Union were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 32% of total imports. The Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, Romania, Greece, Austria, Hungary, Portugal and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +17.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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