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Hong Kong SAR, China - Fresh or Chilled Carcases of Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Hong Kong SAR, China: Fresh Pork Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong fresh pork carcase market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Fresh pork carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Fresh Pork Carcase Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, fresh pork carcase production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat decreased by -96.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 637,991% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 335,398%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh pork carcase to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork carcase imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +36.2%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to +43.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh pork carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a notable increase. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in the world?

Germany remains the largest fresh pork carcase consuming country worldwide, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork carcase consumption in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in the world?

Germany constituted the country with the largest volume of fresh pork carcase production, comprising approx. 39% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork carcase production in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 12% share.

What are the leading suppliers of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, Thailand constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork carcase to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia, with a 3% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $2,605 per ton in 2013, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in Hong Kong SAR, China?

In 2021, the average fresh pork carcase import price amounted to $5,930 per ton, with an increase of 69% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh pork carcase market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10111230 - Fresh or chilled carcases and half-carcases, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)

Country coverage:

Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024