Fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses in Austria increased from 110 660 t in 2018 to 118 836 t in 2019, then contracted to 103 730 t in 2020. In value terms, the market rose from $227.6 million to $258.7 million over the same period before falling to $224.6 million in 2020.

From 2021 to 2024, pork imports into Austria grew from 27 136 t valued at $48.3 million to 39 456 t worth $100.5 million, while exports increased from 8 022 t ($18.4 million) to 10 262 t ($28.4 million). In 2024, lower domestic pork production, evidenced by declining slaughter numbers, supported ongoing import demand, and export markets such as Italy, Hungary, and Germany remained important for Austrian shipments.

Production fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's production of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses was valued at 188.1 million US dollars, representing a 13.2% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.6%. The lowest value during this period occurred in 2018 at 183.0 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 216.8 million US dollars. The most significant year-over-year increase was recorded in 2019, with an 18.5% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 83 462 tonnes of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses, marking a 14.4% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 10.3%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.6%. The highest production volume was achieved in 2019 at 97 538 tonnes. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a 14.3% growth.

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

Exports fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country exported 7 223 tonnes, reflecting an 18.6% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 22.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Slovenia, and Montenegro formed the core group of markets for Austria's exports in kind. Italy accounted for 56.9% of exports, Slovenia for 10.4%, and Montenegro for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 76.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses were valued at 18 501 thousand US dollars, down 19.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 16.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.8%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 22 845 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-over-year increase that year at 9.4%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy, Slovenia, and Montenegro remained the leading destinations for Austria's exports in value terms. Italy held a 56.6% share, Slovenia 12.3%, and Montenegro 8.4%. Collectively, these markets accounted for 77.3% of total export value flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports totaled 27 491 tonnes, showing an 8.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 31%, with a compound annual decline rate of 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Austria's imports in kind, accounting for 98.0% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares in the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the third straight year in 2020, reaching 54 973 thousand US dollars. This represented a 15.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 31.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 11.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany played a dominant role in Austria's imports in value terms, capturing 98.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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