Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted pork bellies and cuts in Austria expanded from 4 894 tons in 2018 to a high of 5 558 tons in 2019. It then receded to 5 076 tons in 2020 and gradually recovered to 5 233 tons in 2021, stabilizing at 5 272 tons in 2022.

A significant contraction began in 2023, with market volume dropping to 4 477 tons. Industry reports that year noted the limited availability of premium, higher-welfare pork segments in retail, while the sector intensified its focus on animal welfare and organic production supported by policy. The decline steepened in 2024 to 2 945 tons, driven by a sustained decrease in domestic pork production, broader structural changes in the pork market, falling prices, and a shift in consumer preferences toward regional and animal welfare-oriented products.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 43 442 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 15.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 31.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Austria's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined. In 2020, the country produced 5 367 tonnes, which was nearly unchanged from the 5 382 tonnes recorded in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 15.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The peak was reached in 2019, with the largest year-on-year increase of 12.9%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts from Austria

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 3.8-fold difference between the low of 180.3 tonnes in 2018 and the high of 683.0 tonnes in 2020. In 2020, exports from Austria amounted to 683.0 tonnes, representing a sharp rise of 50.8% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 8.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 151.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland were the primary destinations for Austria's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in volume terms. Germany accounted for 33.1% of exports, Italy for 25.1%, and Switzerland for 23.2%, together making up 81.4% of the total.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 7 221 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp jump of 69.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 248.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 51.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland were the main markets for Austria's exports in value terms. Germany held a 38.5% share, Italy 26.8%, and Switzerland 14.1%, collectively accounting for 79.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts to Austria

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Import volumes varied 2.1 times, from a low of 306.5 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 628.4 tonnes in 2019. In 2020, Austria's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts were recorded at 392.0 tonnes, indicating a steep drop of 37.6% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 105.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy were the key sources for Austria's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in volume terms. Germany contributed 43.2% of imports, Switzerland 26.9%, and Italy 19.2%, together representing 89.3% of the total.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility in these years. There was a 2.6-fold variation between the minimum of 2 066 thousand US dollars in 2018 and the maximum of 5 386 thousand US dollars in 2019. In 2020, imports into Austria totaled 3 978 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 26.1% from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 160.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy formed the core group of markets for Austria's imports in value terms. Switzerland accounted for 40.2% of imports, Germany for 36.7%, and Italy for 16.9%, together making up 93.8% of total import value.

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

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