France: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in France

The French pork market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pork Production in France

In value terms, pork production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pork in France totaled X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pork yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for pork production in France shrank modestly to X heads in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2.8%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of pork exported from France contracted to X tons, which is down by -6.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, pork exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pork exports from France, with a combined 39% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +11.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pork exported from France were Italy ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw 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

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the Philippines (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pork Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pork increased by 2.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest pork supplier to France, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.7% per year) and the UK (+34.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to France, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.8% per year) and the UK (+33.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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