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United Kingdom: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2025

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK fresh pork cut market decreased by -6.9% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced decrease. Fresh pork cut consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in the UK

In value terms, fresh pork cut production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from the UK

Fresh pork cut exports from the UK skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 59% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for fresh pork cut exports from the UK, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork cut exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at +82.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+124.1% per year) and China (+56.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from the UK, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at +80.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+104.1% per year) and China (+39.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the Philippines (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat decreased by -15.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest fresh pork cut supplier to the UK, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork cut imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (-7.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-20.2% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to the UK, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (-11.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-21.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of fresh pork cut consumption was Italy, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork cut consumption in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 10% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Italy, Germany and Spain, with a combined 61% share of global production.
In value terms, Denmark constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork cut to the UK, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ireland, with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 2.7% share.
In value terms, Ireland remains the key foreign market for fresh pork cut exports from the UK, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland, with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.7% share.
In 2021, the average fresh pork cut export price amounted to $1,764 per ton, dropping by -17.1% against the previous year.
The average fresh pork cut import price stood at $1,989 per ton in 2021, declining by -16.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh pork cut market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10111250 - Fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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