Ukraine: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian pork market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. Pork consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pork Production in Ukraine

In value terms, pork production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pork in Ukraine amounted to X kg per head, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 3%. Over the period under review, the average pork yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Ukraine dropped to X heads in 2022, reducing by -1.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.8%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pork, when their volume decreased by -94.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Ukraine, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Liberia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +16.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+0.9% per year) and Liberia (+38.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for pork exports from Ukraine, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+13.0% per year) and Angola (-30.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pork Imports

Imports into Ukraine

For the third consecutive year, Ukraine recorded growth in purchases abroad of pork, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 408%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 419%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to Ukraine, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Belgium, Spain, France, Sweden, Canada and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +80.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest pork suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Belgium, Spain, France, Sweden, Canada and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +105.4%, saw 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

In 2022, the average pork import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Sweden (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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