Poland: Frozen Pork Cut Market 2024

Frozen Pork Cut Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish frozen pork cut market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Frozen pork cut consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Pork Cut Production in Poland

In value terms, frozen pork cut production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, frozen pork cut exports from Poland shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -45.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 134%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen pork cut exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen pork cut exports from Poland, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Hungary, Romania, Hong Kong SAR, Denmark, Angola, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +56.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen pork cut exported from Poland were Italy ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports. Romania, Denmark, Hungary, Slovakia, Angola, Moldova, Gabon, Hong Kong SAR, the Netherlands and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +47.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average frozen pork cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Denmark (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen pork cut imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen pork cut imports to Poland, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen pork cut suppliers to Poland were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +38.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average frozen pork cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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