Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in ASEAN fluctuated between 7,306 t in 2018 and 7,671 t in 2023, with a peak of 7,890 t in 2022. Domestic production showed similar volatility, falling to 4,738 t in 2019 before partially recovering in later years. Regional exports dropped sharply after 2018, declining from 688 t to 85 t by 2023.

Industry reports highlight that African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks, which began affecting the region in 2019, significantly disrupted swine production in key countries like Vietnam and the Philippines. This disease pressure likely contributed to the observed swings in domestic output and market volume. The sharp contraction in exports over the period may also be linked to trade restrictions implemented for disease control.

In 2024, improved ASF control measures in Vietnam supported a forecast 3% rise in pork production. Meanwhile, the Philippines continued to experience supply challenges and price volatility due to ASF, leading to increased imports. Thailand faced lower swine prices driven by muted demand and labor shortages, while Asia-Pacific imports of related pig meat products fell by 11.4%, reflecting ongoing regional supply chain adjustments.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in ASEAN

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Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

ASEAN's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork rebounded in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. In 2019, output hit its lowest point at 4 738 tonnes, marking a 10.2% drop from the previous year. However, by 2020, production rose to 5 460 tonnes, a 15.2% increase compared to 2019.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

ASEAN's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork fell for the second year in a row in 2020. Shipments reached 187 tonnes, down 13.2% from 2019. The peak occurred in 2018 at 688 tonnes, which was a 54.2% jump from 2017. The sharpest decline followed in 2019, with a 68.7% decrease. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped 58.1%, averaging an annual decline of 25.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for ASEAN's salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork exports were China, the Netherlands, and Aruba. China accounted for 21.6% of exports by volume, the Netherlands for 17.1%, and Aruba for 11.8%. Together, these three markets made up 50.4% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market for ASEAN's salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork exports showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. Exports peaked in 2018 at 4 197 thousand US dollars, then fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 1 045 thousand US dollars—a fourfold difference. In 2020, exports declined 8.8% year-on-year. The largest drop occurred in 2019, down 72.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, up 104.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Aruba were the top destinations for ASEAN's salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork exports by value. China led with 29.9% of export value, followed by the Netherlands at 13.4%, and Aruba at 8.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 52.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to ASEAN

Imports in kind, t

ASEAN's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined in 2020 after two years of growth. Imports totaled 2 481 tonnes, a 10.4% decrease from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 768 tonnes, following an 11.5% increase in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Italy were the key suppliers for ASEAN's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by volume. The Netherlands contributed 27.5% of import volume, Denmark 18.0%, and Italy 12.7%. Together, these three partners accounted for 58.1% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, ASEAN's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork amounted to 19 099 thousand US dollars, down 6.7% from the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 20 473 thousand US dollars, which saw a 16.4% increase. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew 8.6%, averaging an annual rise of 2.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Denmark formed the core group of suppliers for ASEAN's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by value. Italy accounted for 21.6% of import value, the Netherlands for 17.9%, and Denmark for 13.3%. Collectively, these three markets represented 52.8% of total import value.

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

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