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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork bellies and cuts in Sweden contracted significantly from 2018 to 2020, with volume falling from 11 537 t to 7 350 t. The sharp decline in 2020 was primarily driven by global supply chain disruptions that constrained production and imports.

After the 2020 low, the market gradually recovered, reaching 8 324 t by 2023. This rebound was supported by sustained consumer interest in healthier and more sustainable meat options, which helped stimulate overall demand. In 2024, volume slightly decreased to 8 060 t, while the market value rose to USD 52.5 million, reflecting changes in pricing or a shift toward higher-value products.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 38 092 thousand US dollars, marking a 16.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 52 082 thousand US dollars, which saw a modest increase of 0.2% that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sweden's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output amounted to 5 911 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 32.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 41.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.2%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with an 8.7-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts from Sweden totalled 322 tonnes, down by 54.2% from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 703 tonnes, following a substantial increase of 457.9% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland, Norway, and Denmark were the primary buyers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts from Sweden. Ireland accounted for 47.4% of exports in kind, Norway for 28.4%, and Denmark for 9.9%, collectively making up 85.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Exports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 12.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Sweden's export volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts reached 4 268 thousand US dollars, which is 49.2% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 398 thousand US dollars, after a significant increase of 679.7% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland and Norway remained the key destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.9% of total flows. Other partners contributed much less individually.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 1 761 tonnes, equivalent to a steep drop of 28.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 31%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 2 592 tonnes, which saw a slight increase of 1.5% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the main source for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts to Sweden, taking 77.0% of total imports in kind. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and cuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 11 065 thousand US dollars, down by 19.6% compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in value terms was characterized by the predominance of Germany, which absorbed 75.3% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

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

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