Fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Finland declined from 2 982 t in 2018 to 2 164 t in 2021, a 27% decrease over four years. Production fell from 2 152 t to 1 829 t over the same period, while imports showed considerable volatility.

A recovery began in 2022, with the market expanding to 2 749 t and then surging to 3 540 t in 2023. This 64% increase from the 2021 low was supported by rising domestic output and a sharp jump in imports. During this period, the product was formally included in the PRODCOM 2021 statistical classification for consistent tracking.

In 2024, the market contracted by 23% to 2 722 t. This downturn followed the implementation of Finland's new Animal Welfare Act on January 1, 2024, which raised production costs by imposing stricter pig welfare standards. Concurrently, sector unprofitability led to pig farm closures, reducing domestic supply. Consumer preferences also evolved, with demand shifting towards smaller, pre-cooked hams and alternative protein sources, affecting sales of fresh bone-in cuts.

Production fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Finland's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts has rebounded. In 2020, the output value reached 7 329 K $ US, marking a significant 28.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 22.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 8.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 700 K $ US, with the steepest drop occurring that same year at 33.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year downturn, Finland's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts has shown recovery. In 2020, the country produced 1 762 t, reflecting a 25.5% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 36.3%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.0%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 404 t, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 34.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import levels varied significantly, with a 323-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019. In 2020, Finland exported 115 t of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, equivalent to a year-on-year surge of 32,167.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 t, while the most substantial decline occurred in 2018 at 98.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's export structure in volume terms was heavily concentrated on China, which accounted for 71.6% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remainder of the exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied by a factor of 310, from a high in 2020 to a low in 2018. In 2020, the export value of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts from Finland reached 394 K $ US, representing a sharp increase of 14,658.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 K $ US, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 99.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's exports in value terms were primarily directed towards China and Germany, which together captured 91.5% of total flows. Other destinations played a relatively minor role in the export structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes fluctuated twofold from the high in 2019 to the low in 2017. In 2020, Finland's import volume of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts stood at 797 t, which is 46.4% lower than the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 487 t, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 79.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, two countries—Germany and Denmark—dominated Finland's imports in volume terms for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts. Other markets individually contributed less significantly to the import structure.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Finland's import value of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts has declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 979 K $ US, representing a substantial 31.3% decrease relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4 339 K $ US, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 39.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly concentrated on Germany and Denmark, which together accounted for 92.7% of total flows. Other partners constituted only a small residual portion.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020