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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Germany contracted significantly from 1 396 thousand tons in 2018 to 448 thousand tons in 2024. The outbreak of African swine fever in September 2020 directly reduced domestic pork production, leading to a sharp drop in available volume in subsequent years.

Despite falling volume, market value showed resilience, rising from 1 558 million USD in 2018 to 1 727 million USD in 2019 after major food chains introduced a voluntary four-tier husbandry labeling system. This shift toward quality, along with growing consumer preference for more sustainable and diverse pork products including secondary cuts and heritage breeds, supported higher unit prices and helped stabilize market value.

Further regulatory changes, such as the mandatory five-tier husbandry labeling introduced in July 2024, and long-term trends like the popularity of leaner cuts and improved animal welfare techniques, continued to orient the market toward premium segments, contributing to a market value of 1 627 million USD by 2024 amid ongoing volume contraction.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts was valued at 1 781 million US dollars, representing a 7.1% decline from the previous year. The lowest value in recent years was recorded in 2018 at 1 743 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1 916 million US dollars. That same year saw the most significant growth at 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, output reached 1 254 thousand tonnes, marking a modest year-over-year decrease of 7.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volumes totaled 189.1 thousand tonnes, down 5.5% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 17.5%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the clear leader in Germany's exports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, accounting for 73.1% of total volume. Other countries each held substantially smaller shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts were valued at 406.7 million US dollars, reflecting a solid 14.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.1%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, when exports grew by 9.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy accounted for 70.9% of the total export value of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts from Germany. The remaining value was distributed among a diverse range of smaller trading partners.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts have fallen for three consecutive years. In 2020, import volume stood at 119.4 thousand tonnes, a 2.0% reduction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports decreased by 24%, corresponding to an annualized decline rate of 8.8%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands and Denmark were the dominant suppliers of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts to Germany, together representing 82.6% of total import volume. Other partners played a comparatively minor role.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts were valued at 279.8 million US dollars, showing a slight year-over-year reduction of 1.6%. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 248.1 million US dollars, which also saw the sharpest decline of 22.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 14.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Denmark were the primary suppliers of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts to Germany in value terms, jointly accounting for 80.9% of total import value. Other destinations each contributed relatively small shares.

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

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