Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Southern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved pork in Southern Europe declined from 57 thousand tons in 2018 to 51 thousand tons in 2019, then stabilized around 51 thousand tons in 2020. In value terms, the market dropped to 307 million US dollars in 2019 but recovered to 317 million US dollars in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions and higher production costs, leading to the reorganization of processing facilities and slower production, which kept volumes flat.

In 2021, the market grew to 53 thousand tons worth 334 million US dollars, supported by increased domestic production in some countries to lower retail prices and meet demand, alongside rising consumer interest in natural and preservative-free products. However, in 2022, market volume fell sharply to 46 thousand tons and value to 293 million US dollars, due to the persistence of African Swine Fever that reduced European pork output and a surge in feed, energy, and logistics costs. By 2023, the market rebounded to 50 thousand tons and 381 million US dollars, as reduced European pork exports to non-EU markets boosted domestic availability, and higher imports of fresh pork into Italy compensated for supply shortages.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Southern Europe

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 Southern Europe declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, output stood at 75 082 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 73 382 tonnes, marking a 2.3% decrease. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 76 509 tonnes, which represented a 5.9% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of prepared or preserved pork and offal production in Southern Europe was $528.4 million US dollars, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The peak was reached in 2018 at $529.0 million US dollars, following a 7.2% increase that year. In contrast, 2019 saw a slight decline of 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Southern Europe have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, shipments reached 65 270 tonnes, up 1.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 8.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom were notable but not dominant buyers of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Southern Europe. France accounted for 13.2% of export volume, Germany for 10.1%, and the United Kingdom for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 31.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pork and offal exports from Southern Europe has increased for the third year running. In 2020, export value reached $470.0 million US dollars, a 3.8% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 14.5%, with an annualized rate of 4.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated. France held a 16.8% share, Germany 16.6%, and the United Kingdom 8.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 42.0% of total export value, with the remainder distributed among various smaller partners.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal into Southern Europe increased in 2020. Volume rose to 42 726 tonnes, up 3.6% from 41 237 tonnes in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 10.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, with a 9.3% decrease.

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

The import structure in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position. Germany accounted for 17.7% of imports, Poland for 11.3%, and the Netherlands for 6.9%. Together, these three suppliers represented 35.9% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal into Southern Europe have grown for two consecutive years. In 2020, import value amounted to $259.0 million US dollars, an 11.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 6.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $228.3 million US dollars, following a 5.9% decline that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands were the largest suppliers of prepared or preserved pork and offal to Southern Europe in value terms, but their combined share did not dominate the market. Germany accounted for 18.8% of import value, Poland for 11.3%, and the Netherlands for 6.3%. Together, they represented 36.4% of total imports, with many smaller partners contributing the remainder.

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

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