Poland: Bacon And Ham Market 2025

Bacon And Ham Market Size in Poland

The Polish bacon and ham market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Bacon and ham consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bacon And Ham Production in Poland

In value terms, bacon and ham production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 9.1%. Bacon and ham production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Bacon And Ham Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, bacon and ham exports from Poland expanded significantly to X tons, rising by 9% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bacon and ham exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of bacon and ham exports from Poland, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Denmark, Lithuania, Slovakia, Latvia, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +87.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bacon and ham exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +82.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 bacon and ham export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bacon and ham export price increased by +58.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 65%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Latvia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bacon And Ham Imports

Imports into Poland

Bacon and ham imports into Poland skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 20% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, bacon and ham imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest bacon and ham supplier to Poland, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, bacon and ham imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+19.8% per year) and Spain (+22.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest bacon and ham suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 86% of total imports. Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average bacon and ham import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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