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

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

In 2022, the French market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -4.4% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in France

In value terms, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -12% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 34%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from France, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), threefold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+5.6% per year) and Japan (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases exports from France, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+5.2% per year) and the Philippines (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 South Korea (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into France

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 0.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases supplier to France, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.6% per year) and Belgium (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to France, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.0% per year) and Belgium (+4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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