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

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts experienced notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024. After a gradual decline from 94 611 t in 2018 to 90 714 t in 2020, consumption surged by 9% to reach 98 687 t in 2021. This was followed by a sharp contraction of 24% in 2023, bringing the market volume down to 69 478 t, with a further slight decrease to 68 075 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market told a different story, growing from $360.3 million in 2018 to a peak of $411.9 million in 2021. Despite the volume drop in 2023, the market value remained resilient at $398.6 million in 2024, indicating higher unit prices or a shift towards more premium products over the period.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts was valued at 379.6 million US dollars, marking a 4.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 8.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 91.1 thousand tonnes, showing a slight contraction of 2.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts from Poland have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 1,051 tonnes, which is 40.7% lower than the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,818 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 43.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts were distributed across a wide range of markets. Germany accounted for 22.6% of exports in kind, Lithuania for 13.1%, and the United Kingdom for 13.0%, together making up 48.7% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of exported salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts from Poland amounted to 6,017 thousand US dollars, indicating a drop of 26.4% from the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 8,761 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 80.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Lithuania remained the leading destinations for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 15.1%, and Lithuania for 9.4%, together representing 55.8% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts into Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 671 tonnes, reflecting a 16.3% rise year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 67.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Poland's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 31.8% of imports, France for 25.3%, and the Netherlands for 20.4%, together making up 77.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts into Poland have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 4,117 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp uptick of 40.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 126.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 31.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands continued to lead as suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 25.8% of imports, France for 23.5%, and the Netherlands for 19.8%, jointly taking 69.1% of total imports.

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

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