France: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2025

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in France

In 2022, the French fresh pork cut market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. Fresh pork cut consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in France

In value terms, fresh pork cut production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 8% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat from France fell rapidly to X tons, which is down by -20.5% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh pork cut exports from France, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Germany and the UK, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +37.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) were the largest markets for fresh pork cut exported from France worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +40.6%, 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 average fresh pork cut export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19%. 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 failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest fresh pork cut supplier to France, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork cut imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+68.4% per year) and Denmark (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to France, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+3.6% per year) and the UK (+59.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh pork cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 45%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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