EU: Canned Meat Market 2024

Canned Meat Market Size in the EU

The EU canned meat market shrank rapidly to $X in 2021, falling by -22.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 9.9%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in the EU

In value terms, canned meat production dropped dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 9.4%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned meat exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the main exporter of canned meat in the European Union, committing 48% of total export. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together creating a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned meat supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 46% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.0%, 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of canned meat were imported in the European Union; with an increase of 3.2% compared with 2020. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 3.4%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) was the key importer of canned meat in the European Union, committing 43% of total import. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together making up an 18% share of total imports. Ireland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Poland, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +16.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. 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 importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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