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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for salted pork bellies in Germany rose to 63 649 t in 2019, then contracted over the following two years, reaching a low of 43 952 t in 2021. During this period, the market value showed relative resilience, beginning a sustained increase after 2021.

A turnaround in volume began in 2022, with the market stabilizing around 45 000 t through 2023. The market's monetary value continued to grow, reaching 349.8 million US dollars in 2023, suggesting firming prices or a shift in product mix.

In 2024, the market volume grew by 10.9% to 49 680 t. This recovery was supported by a 1.9% increase in domestic pork production, the first rise since 2016, which boosted the availability of raw materials. Simultaneously, a 3.0% growth in the number of fattening pigs indicated further production concentration, while weaker meat imports strengthened the position of domestic suppliers.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 404.9 million US dollars, showing minimal change from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 387.4 million US dollars, with a 1.0% decline that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 4.1%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.5%, averaging an annualized rate of 1.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 62,526 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts, marking an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 76,391 tonnes, with a 12.9% increase that year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 9.9%, translating to an average annual decline of 3.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Germany's export volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts totaled 14,334 tonnes in 2020, reflecting a significant contraction of 17.1% compared to 2019. Exports reached their highest level in 2019 at 17,295 tonnes, with a slight increase of 0.9% that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.8%, averaging an annual decline of 5.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Italy, and Sweden were the leading destinations for Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 41.9% of exports, Italy for 15.8%, and Sweden for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 67.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts reached 81.154 million US dollars, showing a robust decline of 13.1% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 93.383 million US dollars, with a 6.5% increase that year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9.9%, averaging an annualized rate of decline of 3.4%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Denmark, Italy, and Sweden remained the key partners for Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in value terms. Denmark held a 39.5% share, Italy 15.7%, and Sweden 9.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.4% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3,776 tonnes, down by 17.1% from 2019. The peak was in 2018 at 4,587 tonnes, with a 14.8% increase that year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.5%, averaging an annual decline of 1.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Austria played the leading roles in Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 58.6% of imports, Italy for 19.0%, and Austria for 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 90.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined in 2020. Imports were valued at approximately 29.093 million US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 7.3% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.397 million US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 19.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.7%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Austria remained the key directions for Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in value terms. The Netherlands held a 50.4% share, Italy 27.3%, and Austria 13.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 91.6% of total import value.

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

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