Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Serbia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Serbian market for prepared or preserved pork contracted from 18,606 t to 12,462 t, reaching its lowest point in 2022. This downward trend began alongside export difficulties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2019 due to an African swine fever ban, which disrupted trade flows for processed meat products. The subsequent introduction of new hygiene bylaws aligned with EU legislation in 2020, supported by FAO and EBRD, aimed to modernize the meat processing sector by improving food safety standards and competitiveness.

Enhanced regulations, including the integration of antimicrobial resistance surveillance into national programs in 2020 and derogations for small traditional producers in 2021, facilitated market access and helped stabilize the industry. These developments coincided with a gradual recovery in market volume to 12,462 t in 2023, following a trough of 11,024 t the previous year.

In 2024, Serbian authorities implemented a voluntary 'Serbian Quality Label' scheme for meat products and enforced stricter measures for early detection and control of African swine fever, further aligning domestic standards with EU requirements to bolster food safety and trade prospects.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Serbia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Serbia ranked as the 10th largest producer of prepared or preserved pork and offal from 2017 to 2020.

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

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

In 2020, Serbia produced 20 111 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal, marking a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 19 815 tonnes, while the peak was recorded in 2018 with 20 985 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 5.6%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 2.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Serbia's production of prepared or preserved pork and offal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 55 466 thousand US dollars, down by 14.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 29.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Serbia

Exports in kind, t

Serbia's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 10 794 tonnes, representing a sharp rise of 52.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 151.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 36.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Serbia's exports in kind were Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Russia, which together accounted for 70.5% of total flows.

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

Exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Serbia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 29 771 thousand US dollars, up by 28.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 81.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Russia were the main destinations for Serbia's exports in value terms, with shares of 46.7%, 15.5%, and 13.5% respectively. Together, they accounted for 75.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal to Serbia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Serbia's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal declined. In 2020, imports totalled 3 144 tonnes, reflecting a significant drop of 15.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 46.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 735 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 33.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands were the largest sources of imports in kind for Serbia, with shares of 35.3%, 19.4%, and 16.6% respectively. Together, they comprised 71.2% of total import flows.

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

After two years of improvement, Serbia's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 12 952 thousand US dollars, indicating a decrease of 4.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 79%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 13 607 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 38.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands led as the top suppliers of prepared or preserved pork and offal to Serbia in value terms, with shares of 37.6%, 19.5%, and 15.4% respectively. Their combined share reached 72.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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