Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Southeast Asian market for prepared or preserved pork reached 54 067 t, supported by a 2.5% annual growth in regional consumption and the emergence of new product segments with innovations in preservation technologies. The market then contracted sharply to 34 321 t in 2019, primarily due to a decrease in the swine livestock population in Malaysia, a key producing country. This decline deepened in 2020, falling to 28 671 t as widespread African Swine Fever outbreaks in Vietnam and across the region caused severe supply chain disruptions and limited production expansion.

A turnaround began in 2021, with market volume recovering to 38 064 t as coordinated government and industry efforts to control ASF helped stabilize pig herds and supply. Growth continued into 2022, reaching 44 805 t, fueled by changing consumer preferences towards convenient, processed meat products and the expansion of e-commerce channels. The market volume then adjusted to 38 361 t in 2023; this coincided with the entry of new players and the expansion of modern livestock farms in Vietnam, which boosted domestic production and reduced import dependence, while growing consumer interest in plant-based alternative proteins moderated overall demand.

In 2024, African Swine Fever and foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Vietnam continued to cause local pig herd reductions and supply shortages. Concurrently, regulatory policies aimed at modernizing the livestock sector and expansion plans by major companies were implemented to strengthen domestic production capacity and market stability.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

Production of prepared or preserved pork and offal in South-eastern Asia has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 16 870 tonnes, which represents a sharp year-on-year drop of 29.4%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38%, translating to an average annual decline of 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pork and offal production in South-eastern Asia decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 144.4 million US dollars, marking a significant decline of 29.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.2%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 218.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of prepared or preserved pork and offal from South-eastern Asia fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 8 340 tonnes, reflecting a gradual decrease of 4.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 784 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates were the leading buyers of prepared or preserved pork and offal from South-eastern Asia. Japan accounted for 43.5% of exports in kind, Hong Kong for 11.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 4.5%, together making up 59.1% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of prepared or preserved pork and offal exports from South-eastern Asia declined. In 2020, exports totaled 71 393 thousand US dollars, a reduction of 5.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, however, export value increased by 8.5%, with an annualized rate of 2.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 75 421 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates remained the primary destinations for prepared or preserved pork and offal exports from South-eastern Asia in value terms. Japan contributed 51.7% of export value, Hong Kong 12.5%, and the United Arab Emirates 2.3%, collectively accounting for 66.4% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, South-eastern Asia imported 20 141 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal, a slight increase of 4.9% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 36.2%, with an annualized decline of 13.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 19 195 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 35 712 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 46.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China and the United States dominated imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal into South-eastern Asia, together accounting for 90.3% of total imports in kind. Other markets had minimal shares individually.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

South-eastern Asia imported 92 069 thousand US dollars worth of prepared or preserved pork and offal in 2020, showing a sharp rise of 46.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 57.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 16.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China and the United States were the main sources of prepared or preserved pork and offal imports into South-eastern Asia in value terms, while other markets played a smaller role individually.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020