Germany: Market for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2024

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

In 2022, the German market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -82.5% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a significant contraction. Consumption of peaked 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 Germany

In value terms, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -12.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Germany, with a combined 24% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Canada, Denmark, Croatia and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +81.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Canada ($X) were the largest markets for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 24% share of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Vietnam, New Zealand, Denmark, Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +82.3%, 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

The average export price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 the Netherlands (+0.5%), 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 Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases were imported into Germany; which is down by -7.6% on 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to Germany, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Chile, Austria, Poland, Belgium, France, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to Germany, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-7.9% per year) and Denmark (-2.0% 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, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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