France: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in France

The French market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

In value terms, production of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases from France, together accounting for 43% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, the Czech Republic, Germany and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +84.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for fresh pork other than cuts or carcases exported from France worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Croatia and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +83.2%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average export price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork other than cuts or carcases to France, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.3% per year) and Belgium (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases to France, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.9% per year) and Belgium (+0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 UK (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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