Poland: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2024

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in Poland

After three years of decline, the Polish preserved swine meat market increased by 1.6% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in Poland

In value terms, preserved swine meat production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, preserved swine meat exports from Poland contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -7.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for preserved swine meat exports from Poland, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved swine meat exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +34.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+2.5% per year) and Italy (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat exports from Poland, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +35.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+1.6% per year) and Italy (-1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat decreased by -2.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved swine meat imports to Poland, together accounting for 77% of total imports. Slovakia, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +254.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest preserved swine meat suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 78% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, France and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +274.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 preserved swine meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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