Germany: Preserved Pork Market 2021

Preserved Pork Market Size in Germany

In 2020, the German preserved pork market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Preserved pork consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Preserved Pork Production in Germany

In value terms, preserved pork production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Preserved pork production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Pork Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, the amount of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) exported from Germany contracted sharply to X tons, reducing by -X% on 2019 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, preserved pork exports contracted modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved pork exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Spain, Ireland and Sweden, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved pork exported from Germany were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Ireland, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average preserved pork export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Pork Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, overseas purchases of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved pork imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved pork imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved pork suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Austria recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average preserved pork import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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