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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Spanish market for fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses experienced strong and accelerating growth. The market volume increased from 1,440 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 2,322 thousand tonnes in 2021, with a particularly sharp rise of over 28% in 2021 alone.

Growth moderated significantly in 2022, with market volume reaching 2,363 thousand tonnes, a mere 1.8% increase from the previous year. This stabilization coincided with the detection of African swine fever in wild boar in Spain in November 2022, an event that pressured pork prices and introduced uncertainty into the market. By 2023, growth resumed, with volume climbing 8.6% to 2,567 thousand tonnes.

In 2024, the market volume contracted by 10.8% to 2,289 thousand tonnes. This period was characterized by record-high export prices for Spanish pork, fueled by robust international demand, especially from China. Simultaneously, domestic consumer trends shifted toward healthier and organic meat options, influencing market dynamics.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 527.5 million US dollars, marking a significant 29.7% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 8.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 371.6 million US dollars, with the steepest drop of 35.6% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Spain's production of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 802 thousand tonnes, representing an 18.7% increase from 2019. Over the span from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.2%, averaging a 7.5% annual growth rate. The lowest output was in 2018 at 1 449 thousand tonnes, with a minor decline of 0.2% that year.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses totaled 16 983 tonnes, showing a notable decrease of 24.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 33.3%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 12.6%. The highest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and Portugal were the primary destinations for Spain's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses in volume terms. Italy accounted for 50.5% of exports, Germany for 21.2%, and Portugal for 7.2%, together making up 79.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses reached 41 250 thousand US dollars, a 9.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 40 957 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 22.4% that year. The highest increase occurred in 2019 at 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Portugal remained the key destinations for Spain's exports in value terms. Italy held 47.3% of export value, Germany 17.6%, and Portugal 12.1%, collectively representing 77.0% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 18 833 tonnes, a substantial 28.3% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9%, averaging a 2.9% annual increase. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 13 993 tonnes, with the largest decline of 19.0% that year.

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

During 2017-2020, France, Italy, and Portugal were the main suppliers of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses to Spain in volume terms. France contributed 49.3% of imports, Italy 19.3%, and Portugal 14.8%, together accounting for 83.4% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 22 853 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 40.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 14 172 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 27.1% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Spain's imports in value terms. France represented 45.9% of import value, Portugal 21.4%, and the Netherlands 10.6%, together making up 77.9% of total import flows.

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

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