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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Greece underwent a significant transformation between 2018 and 2024. After an initial decline that saw volume drop from 30 373 t to 23 974 t between 2018 and 2020, the market entered a sustained period of expansion, ultimately reaching 48 511 t by 2024.

The recovery began in 2021 with a modest increase to 24 587 t, before accelerating dramatically in 2022 with a 44% surge to 35 354 t. This strong growth continued in 2023, with volume rising 27% to 44 857 t, and moderated to an 8% increase in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar path, falling from $87.2 million in 2018 to $72.1 million in 2020, then climbing sharply to $168.7 million by the end of the period.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 36 662 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.7% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8%, averaging an annual decline of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 43 293 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Greece's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts dropped. In 2020, output reached 9 524 tonnes, reflecting a significant 14.2% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 11 101 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.8%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market showed volatility throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2017, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Greece exported 1 329 tonnes of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, up 13.3% from 2019. The highest volume was in 2018 at 2 037 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 100.6%. The sharpest decline was in 2019 at 42.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria was the primary destination for Greece's exports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, accounting for 87.3% of total export volume. Other markets played a much smaller role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market trends were unstable over this timeframe, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.8 times between 2017 and 2020. In 2020, Greece's exports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts were valued at 2 394 thousand US dollars, a sharp 58.4% rise from the previous year. The largest increase was in 2018 at 71.7%, while the biggest drop occurred in 2019 at 34.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria led in export value for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts from Greece, holding a 75.3% share of total flows. The remainder was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Greece's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 15 778 tonnes, an 8.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 23.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 21 451 tonnes, while the largest decrease was in 2019 at 19.9%. The biggest increase was in 2018 at 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and France were the top sources for Greece's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, together making up 84.0% of total import volume. Other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Greece's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 37 832 thousand US dollars, down 11.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.6%, with an average annual drop of 5.9%. The peak was in 2018 at 46 222 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands and France dominated Greece's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts in value terms, jointly capturing 80.6% of total imports. Other suppliers contributed to a lesser extent.

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

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