Pig offal market in Serbia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Serbian pig offal market volume contracted from 23 332 t to 21 727 t. The initial decline in 2019 was partly driven by feed price fluctuations, which raised production costs, and stress factors during weaning that affected piglet health and availability. Market volume stabilized in 2020, then saw a modest recovery in 2021 as producers focused on improving meat quality and animal welfare, enhancing production efficiency and supporting output.

Longer-term shifts included the introduction of ISO and HACCP standards in 2017, which raised food safety requirements and influenced production practices throughout the period. By 2022-2023, changing consumer behavior—such as increased sodium intake and preference for processed foods—reduced demand for fresh pig offal, while ongoing studies on mineral composition and fatty acid profiles signaled a market pivot toward quality differentiation and new product segments.

Production pig offal in Serbia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Serbia ranked as the 27th largest producer of pig offal during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

In 2020, Serbia produced 22 281 tonnes of pig offal, representing a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 22 139 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 22 964 tonnes. The most significant drop in production was observed in 2019, when it fell by 3.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, Serbia's pig offal production volume experienced a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 117.4 million US dollars, reflecting a minor decrease of 1.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 13.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 119.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 11.5% also occurring that year.

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

Exports pig offal from Serbia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Serbia exported 445.1 tonnes of pig offal, marking a substantial increase of 36.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 43%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.7%. The most notable decline was recorded in 2019, when exports fell by 17.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the core destinations for Serbia's pig offal exports in volume terms were Slovakia, Albania, and Croatia. Together, these three countries accounted for 57.1% of total exports, with Slovakia representing 22.5%, Albania 18.8%, and Croatia 15.8%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Serbia's pig offal exports were valued at 2 346 thousand US dollars, showing a significant increase of 33.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 67.6%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 18.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.1%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, the primary markets for Serbia's pig offal exports in value terms were Croatia, Slovakia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 82.8% of total export flows, with Croatia contributing 41.9%, Slovakia 27.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina 13.5%.

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

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

Imports pig offal to Serbia

Imports in kind, t

Serbia's pig offal imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 522.4 tonnes, down by 13.9% from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 37.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 14.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the three main sources of pig offal imports to Serbia in volume terms were Spain, Greece, and Germany. Together, these countries accounted for 61.2% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Serbia's pig offal imports were valued at 3 501 thousand US dollars, showing a modest increase of 7.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 32.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.9%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 27.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key markets for Serbia's pig offal imports in value terms were Spain, Germany, and Slovakia. Together, these three countries accounted for 56.2% of total import flows, with Spain representing 30.1%, Germany 18.3%, and Slovakia 7.8%.

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

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