
Republic of Korea - Frozen Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingRepublic of Korea: Market for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025
Market Size for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in Republic of Korea
In 2022, the South Korean market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 20% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +42.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases
Exports from Republic of Korea
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases, when their volume decreased by -78.2% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.
In value terms, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,063%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from South Korea, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +198.9%.
In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases exports from South Korea.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +226.1%.
Export Prices by Country
The average export price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 254%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hong Kong SAR.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to +9.1% per year.
Imports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases
Imports into Republic of Korea
In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +29.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to South Korea, with a combined 64% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases suppliers to South Korea were Spain ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 63% of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.1%, 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
In 2022, the average import price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10113290 - Frozen pig meat (excluding carcases and half-carcases, h ams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in)
Country coverage:
- South Korea
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Republic of Korea
- 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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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