MERCOSUR: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the MERCOSUR preserved swine meat cut market, when its value decreased by -8.6% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat in MERCOSUR

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas shipments of prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Chile dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), comprising a 7.5% share of total exports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat exports, with a CAGR of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021. Brazil (-13.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile increased by +18 percentage points.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest preserved swine meat cut supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile totaled +3.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.3%).

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat

Imports in MERCOSUR

Preserved swine meat cut imports surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 60% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a mild increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile represented the major importer of prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 62% of total imports in 2021. Paraguay (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together took near 35% share of total imports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat imports, with a CAGR of +72.8% from 2012 to 2021. Paraguay (-6.0%) and Uruguay (-10.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Chile (+61 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Paraguay and Uruguay saw its share reduced by -6.2% and -18.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat in MERCOSUR, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

In Chile, preserved swine meat cut imports increased at an average annual rate of +70.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Paraguay (-8.1% per year) and Uruguay (-12.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved swine meat cut import price increased by +56.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform