Germany: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2025

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the German fresh pork cut market, when its value increased by 36% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Fresh pork cut consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in Germany

In value terms, fresh pork cut production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exported from Germany declined sharply to X tons, waning by -17.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 9.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for fresh pork cut exports from Germany, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork cut exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-3.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from Germany, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-5.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh pork cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Austria ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat, when their volume increased by 5.9% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh pork cut imports to Germany, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -1.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Denmark ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest fresh pork cut suppliers to Germany, together comprising 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -1.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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