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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in Slovakia expanded from 1 624 tons in 2018 to 2 110 tons in 2020. This growth was supported by increased consumer attention to the quality and origin of Slovak food products, which boosted demand for local pork items. New market trends and shifting preferences also fostered competition and innovation in the sector.

After a contraction to 1 660 tons in 2021, the market recovered to 1 939 tons in 2022. By that year, smaller artisanal producers were gaining recognition for quality, enhancing the appeal of traditional pork products. At the same time, consumer trends showed a rising preference for natural, high-fiber foods with reduced salt and fat content, which influenced demand for pork bellies and cuts.

The upward momentum continued through 2023 and 2024, with the market reaching 2 235 tons in 2024, reflecting sustained consumer interest and steady market expansion.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovakia's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 8 233 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate 8.0% rise from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 6.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The lowest point was in 2018 at 7 483 thousand US dollars, which saw the sharpest drop of 15.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovakia produced 1 571 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts, a modest 9.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, production dropped by 33.7%, averaging a 12.8% annual decline. The largest fall occurred in 2018 at 27.6%, while 2019 saw a slight uptick of 1.1%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 220.6 tonnes, a sharp 69.9% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 57.5%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 24.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 768.3 tonnes, which also recorded the biggest increase of 48.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain was the leading market for Slovakia's exports in volume, accounting for 73.6% of total flows, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Slovakia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined. In 2020, exports stood at 918 thousand US dollars, a sharp 64.5% fall from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 41.2%, with an average annual decline of 16.2%. The highest value was in 2019 at 2 587 thousand US dollars, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 43.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Czechia were the primary buyers of Slovakia's salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts in value terms, together representing 96.4% of total exports, with the rest spread across other countries.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Slovakia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts fell. In 2020, imports registered 760.0 tonnes, a significant 19.6% decrease from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 29.5%, averaging a 9.0% annual increase. The peak was in 2019 at 944.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest rise of 39.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia (50.3% of imports in volume), Germany (27.8%), and Europe, not elsewhere specified (7.9%) were the main sources for Slovakia's imports, together comprising 86.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, Slovakia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 920 thousand US dollars, a 15.2% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 43.7%, with an average annual increase of 12.8%. The highest value was in 2019 at 4 622 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest rise of 60.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia (40.1% of imports in value), Germany (37.7%), and Croatia (9.4%) were the key suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts to Slovakia, together accounting for 87.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

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