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 Europe

The Europe market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together comprising 59% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of carcases, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by 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 Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 0.7% 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 +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 8.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached 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 expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly 56% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together constituting a 29% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key 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 69% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +5.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure 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 Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 4.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 6%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases in 2022 were Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (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) and Portugal (X tons), together recording 79% of total import. Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, the largest fresh pork other than cuts or carcases importing markets in Europe were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 29% share of total imports. Germany, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, Romania, Greece, Austria, Hungary, Portugal and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 52%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +17.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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