Prepared or preserved pork and offal market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for prepared or preserved pork and offal in Ukraine showed steady growth, with volume rising from 17.4 thousand t to 18.8 thousand t. This expansion was driven by increased production capacity, notably the launch and full commissioning of the 12th complex of SP 'Nyva Pereyaslavshchyny,' which boosted output. Additional demand came from state purchases of offal for the armed forces, while a global drop in grain prices lowered feed costs, making production more profitable.

The market shifted in 2022 with the full-scale war, which caused a sharp 10% contraction in industrial supply due to the military shock. However, temporary changes to customs regulations, allowing imported goods without Ukrainian labeling to remain in circulation until the end of their shelf life, triggered a surge in imports to 3.3 thousand t. This influx partly offset the production decline, keeping the market volume at 19.3 thousand t. In 2023, tightened import restrictions—permitting only products with Ukrainian labels or those within their shelf life—reduced imports by 70%, and the ongoing war impact further lowered production, leading to a market contraction to 15.7 thousand t.

By 2024, the market continued to operate under simplified labeling rules for imports established in August 2022, while new legislation on geographical indications introduced schemes for quality protection. The industry adapted through trends like developing industrial parks focused on pork and poultry processing, indicating a restructuring towards greater self-sufficiency and efficiency.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Ukraine was among the world's leading producers of prepared or preserved pork and offal from 2017 to 2020, ranking 13th globally by production volume during this period.

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, Ukraine produced 16 606 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal, which represented a 4.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 17 346 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 3.6% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ukraine's production of prepared or preserved pork and offal declined in 2020 after two consecutive years of growth. The output was valued at 72 495 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 24.9% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 96 543 thousand US dollars, when production saw its largest annual increase of 20.2%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

Ukraine's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal increased in 2020 following two years of decline. Exports reached 31 tonnes, representing a substantial 55.1% increase compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 35.6%, with a compound annual decline of 13.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 tonnes, when exports experienced their largest annual decline of 47.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova, Azerbaijan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were the principal buyers of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Ukraine, accounting for 49.4%, 24.1%, and 9.5% of exports in kind respectively. Together, these three markets represented 82.9% of Ukraine's total exports in volume terms during this period.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Ukraine's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal increased in 2020 after two years of decline. Export value reached 135 thousand US dollars, representing a 21.6% increase year-over-year. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 39.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 15.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 111 thousand US dollars, when exports experienced their largest annual decline of 38.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Moldova, Azerbaijan, and Georgia—together accounted for 73.1% of the total export value of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Ukraine.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

Ukraine's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 540 tonnes, representing a 22.4% decline from the previous year. In 2020, imports surged to 1 252 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 131.8% increase year-over-year. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 2.3-fold.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Spain, and Germany were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved pork and offal to Ukraine, accounting for 60.1%, 12.9%, and 11.3% of imports in kind respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 84.3% of Ukraine's total imports in volume terms during this period.

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

World map of product's imports in Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Ukraine's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Import value reached 4 934 thousand US dollars, representing a modest 6.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 16.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 094 thousand US dollars, when imports declined by 3.0%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 13.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and Poland remained the leading sources of prepared or preserved pork and offal imports to Ukraine in value terms, accounting for 29.5%, 22.4%, and 21.3% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 73.3% of Ukraine's total import value during this period.

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

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