Scandinavia: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2025

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2021, the Scandinavia preserved swine meat market increased by 5.5% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, preserved swine meat production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat decreased by -25.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), comprising a 7.4% share of total exports.

Exports from Denmark decreased at an average annual rate of -12.5% from 2012 to 2021. Sweden (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden increased by +4.1 percentage points.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the largest preserved swine meat supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Denmark amounted to -10.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Denmark stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+2.8%).

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, imports of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat in Scandinavia reduced modestly to X tons, falling by -4.3% on 2020. Overall, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark represented the largest importer of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 70% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), achieving a 26% share of total imports. Finland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Denmark was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat imports, with a CAGR of -2.2% from 2012 to 2021. Sweden (-5.2%) and Finland (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Denmark increased by +5.3 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat in Scandinavia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Denmark totaled -1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (-3.9% per year) and Finland (-3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform