Earlier Report Observations
The volume of Estonia's pork market declined from around 24 thousand metric tons in 2018 to slightly over 20 thousand metric tons in 2020. After this contraction, consumption recovered to approximately 22.3 thousand metric tons in 2021, stabilized near 21.7-21.8 thousand metric tons through 2022 and 2023, and rose again to 23.4 thousand metric tons in 2024.
In value terms, the market's trajectory diverged notably from its physical volume. Starting at 60.1 million US dollars in 2018, the market's value fell to 52.1 million by 2020. A steady increase began thereafter, reaching 57.9 million in 2022, followed by a sharp acceleration to 73.4 million in 2023 and 79.9 million in 2024, highlighting a period of significant price inflation for pork in the Estonian market.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
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4.1.2. In value
- 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
- 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Estonia
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
- 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
- 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
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5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
- 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
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5.1. Production in Estonia
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production pork in Estonia
In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
Estonia's pork production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the value of pork output reached 25 682 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.0% year-over-year decrease. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 7%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 29 274 thousand US dollars, which also saw the highest increase of 6.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 6.0% | (4.7%) | (8.0%) | (2.4%) |
In kind, 2018-2021, t
Top producers of pork, 2018-2021
World map of production of pork, 2018-2021
Pork production in Estonia has dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 10 602 tonnes of pork, down 3.8% from 2020. The highest production level was in 2019 at 11 610 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a 5.1% decrease.
Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 11.2% | (5.1%) | (3.8%) | 0.5% |
Exports pork from Estonia
Exports in kind, t
Estonia's pork exports have fallen for the second year running. In 2021, export volume totaled 11 246 tonnes, a 9.5% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 7.3%, averaging an annual decline of 2.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 13 691 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 12.9% | (9.3%) | (9.5%) | (2.5%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland were the main destinations for Estonia's pork exports in volume terms. Latvia accounted for 47.6% of exports, Lithuania for 22.3%, and Finland for 14.1%. Together, these three countries represented 84.0% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021
Exports in value, K $ US
Estonia's pork exports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the value of pork exports amounted to 26 698 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 16.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 4.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 370 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 23.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 23.5% | (7.5%) | (16.1%) | (1.4%) |
Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland were the principal destinations for Estonia's pork exports in value terms. Latvia represented 51.2% of export value, Lithuania 17.8%, and Finland 14.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 83.8% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021
Imports pork to Estonia
Imports in kind, t
After two years of decline, Estonia's pork imports increased in 2021. The country imported 21 556 tonnes of pork, showing a modest 6.2% gain from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 10.8%, averaging an annual decline of 3.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 21 556 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (5.2%) | (11.4%) | 6.2% | (3.7%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Denmark remained the primary suppliers of pork to Estonia in volume terms. Germany contributed 29.0% of imports, Poland 18.7%, and Denmark 9.7%. Together, these three countries formed 57.4% of total import volume.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021
Imports in value, K $ US
Estonia's pork imports have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the value of imports totaled 62 233 thousand US dollars, representing a 1.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 8.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 62 233 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a 10.0% drop.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 3.2% | (10.0%) | (1.9%) | (3.0%) |
Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Poland, and Denmark were the leading contributors to Estonia's pork imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.9% of import value, Poland for 21.2%, and Denmark for 9.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.7% of total import flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021
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