Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for prepared or preserved beef and offal expanded from 112.0 thousand tonnes to 129.5 thousand tonnes. This growth was supported by the ongoing development of new processing technologies that optimized meat usage and by the expansion of product ranges, including ready-made meals, which helped reduce seasonal consumption patterns. Furthermore, in 2019, the market benefited from the development of the meat semi-finished products segment and producers' efforts to widen their canned meat assortments, such as pâtés with various additions.

The market volume contracted to 106.1 thousand tonnes in 2020. This period saw the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted consumer preferences towards convenience and long shelf-life, increasing demand for canned meat products. However, the overall market size decreased that year. In 2021, legislative changes concerning product labeling and safety, alongside a growing focus on loss-minimization technologies in processing, influenced the market landscape as volume dipped slightly to 100.5 thousand tonnes. The following year, the onset of military action in Ukraine prompted manufacturers to adapt by expanding production of canned meat products to ensure food security, contributing to a market recovery to 111.3 thousand tonnes in 2022. By 2023, the market stabilized at 110.7 thousand tonnes.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, production of prepared or preserved beef and offal in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, the region produced 130.7 K t, marking a significant 13.4% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 15.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 150.9 K t, and the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 19.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of expansion, the value of prepared or preserved beef and offal production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) fell. In 2020, output was valued at 637.5 M $ US, representing a 17.8% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 23.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 775.3 M $ US, and the most substantial increase happened in 2018 with a 38.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 39 250 t, up 12.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 28.2%, averaging an 8.6% annual growth rate.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were fairly evenly distributed. Sweden accounted for 10.4% of exports, Germany for 9.7%, and Finland for 8.7%, together making up just 28.7% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of prepared or preserved beef and offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) continued to rise for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 191.4 M $ US, showing a 6.5% increase over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Finland were the top buyers of prepared or preserved beef and offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms, but none dominated the market. Sweden held 11.5% of exports, Germany 11.1%, and Finland 9.6%, collectively accounting for 32.1% of total export value, with many smaller partners making up the rest.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased for the second straight year. In 2020, imports totaled 14 647 t, a 7.4% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 33.7%, averaging a 10.2% annual increase. The lowest point was in 2018 with 10 002 t, when imports fell by 8.7%. The largest surge occurred in 2019 with a 36.4% jump.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

The import structure for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. Germany led with 12.9% of imports, followed by Sweden at 6.6% and Italy at 4.3%, together comprising only 23.8% of total flows. The remaining 76.2% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 103.1 M $ US, down 6.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 27.4%, with an average annual rate of 8.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 110.4 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the supplier base for prepared or preserved beef and offal to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) was broad. Germany accounted for 12.9% of import value, Sweden for 6.9%, and the Netherlands for 3.7%, together contributing just 23.5% of total imports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020