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Pork market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The pork market volume in Belgium saw moderate growth from 2018 to 2021, rising from 482 thousand tons to 507 thousand tons. After a slight stabilization at 478 thousand tons in 2019, consumption increased in 2020 and reached its peak in 2021. This growth was driven by a 3.8% rise in pig slaughtering and intensified trade flows, with both imports and exports expanding.

A sharp turnaround occurred in 2022 when the market volume dropped by 10% to 455 thousand tons, followed by a further stabilization at 448 thousand tons in 2023. High food price inflation, reaching 8.4%, shifted consumer spending toward discount retailers and prompted substitution toward more affordable poultry. In 2023, the pig herd contracted by 7.3%, losing over 400,000 animals, which led to a 9.9% decline in net pork production and continued pressure on demand due to price sensitivity.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Belgium ranked as the 18th largest pork producer during the 2017-2020 period.

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Belgium produced 1 099 thousand tons of pork, representing a 5.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 039 thousand tons, which saw a decline of 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(3.2%)	5.8%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Belgium exported 695.1 thousand tons of pork, showing a steady increase of 7.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest export volume occurred in 2019 at 646.2 thousand tons, which experienced a 3.6% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(3.6%)	7.6%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for Belgium's pork exports by volume. Germany accounted for 32.6% of exports, Poland for 29.5%, and the Netherlands for 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Belgium's pork exports by value increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 454 million US dollars, a 1.4% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 342 million US dollars, which saw a 4.4% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 6.8% gain.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	6.8%	1.4%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for Belgium's pork exports by value. Germany accounted for 32.5% of export value, Poland for 27.5%, and the Netherlands for 6.5%. Collectively, these three markets represented 66.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

Belgium's pork imports by volume increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching approximately 87.6 thousand tons, a 2.4% rise year-over-year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 79.4 thousand tons, which experienced a 7.6% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 7.7% gain.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	7.7%	2.4%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany were the main sources of pork imports by volume for Belgium. The Netherlands accounted for 48.2% of imports, Spain for 14.7%, and Germany for 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 77.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Belgium's pork imports by value increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 257 million US dollars, a modest 7.1% gain year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 24.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	15.5%	7.1%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany were the primary sources of pork imports by value for Belgium. The Netherlands accounted for 49.1% of import value, Spain for 16.6%, and Germany for 14.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 80.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io