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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Slovakia expanded consistently from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 52 thousand tons to nearly 63 thousand tons. This growth phase was followed by a contraction starting in 2022, bringing the market size down to 55 thousand tons in 2023.

A pronounced downturn occurred in 2024, with the market volume falling sharply to 45.6 thousand tons. This decline coincided with the spread of African swine fever in the EU and Asia, a global factor that introduced significant uncertainty into the pork supply chain and likely constrained raw material availability for the Slovak market.

The latter part of the period saw legislative developments, including a reduction in VAT rates on food to 5% and 19% effective from late 2024 and the introduction of the Act on Fair Relations in Food Trade. These measures aimed to improve conditions for domestic producers and enhance affordability for consumers, with their full market impact expected beyond 2024.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts reached a value of 46 765 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 16.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovakia produced 12 882 tonnes of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, representing a modest year-over-year increase of 1.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 12 674 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 13 782 tonnes. The most substantial decline took place in 2019 at 8.0%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling just 37 tonnes. This represents a dramatic 83.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports plummeted by 92.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 58.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Czechia, and Hungary remained Slovakia's primary export markets for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts. Spain accounted for 51.4% of exports, Czechia for 26.0%, and Hungary for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 86.9% of Slovakia's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Slovakia's export value of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching only 0.1 million US dollars. This marked an 83.1% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export values fell by 91.8%, representing an annualized decline rate of 56.5%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain, Czechia, and Hungary dominated Slovakia's export market for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts in value terms. Spain accounted for 49.3% of export value, Czechia for 27.7%, and Hungary for 10.3%. Collectively, these three markets comprised 87.2% of Slovakia's total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 45 527 tonnes. This represents a strong 15.2% growth compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 39.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Spain were the leading sources of imports for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts to Slovakia. Germany supplied 39.0% of imports, Czechia 21.2%, and Spain 9.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.1% of Slovakia's total import flows during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Slovakia's import value of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, showing a moderate rise of 3.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Czechia, and Spain were Slovakia's largest suppliers of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts in value terms. Germany accounted for 42.8% of import value, Czechia for 21.6%, and Spain for 10.4%. Together, these three countries formed 74.8% of Slovakia's total import value.

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

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