Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Australia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Australian market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork remained stable, with volumes fluctuating between 108.8 and 113.3 thousand tons. Production hovered around 110 thousand tons annually during this period. A notable increase occurred in 2021, when market volume rose to 119.5 thousand tons and production reached 117.5 thousand tons, marking a peak for the observed years.

The market underwent a dramatic shift in 2022, with production halving to 50.9 thousand tons and market volume collapsing to 52.7 thousand tons. This was followed by a modest recovery in 2023, with production edging up to 53.2 thousand tons and market volume to 55.1 thousand tons, still far below pre-2022 levels. Industry analysis from Meat & Livestock Australia during this period highlighted broader trends in the processed meat segment, including evolving consumer preferences toward convenience and health-conscious products.

International trade played a minor role throughout the period, with annual imports consistently around 2.2 thousand tons and exports remaining below 0.5 thousand tons. This indicates the market was predominantly supplied by domestic production.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Australia ranked 9th globally in the production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia produced 117.5 K t of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, marking a 10.1% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 106.8 K t, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Australia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork rebounded in 2021, reaching 197 t—a 25.8% increase compared to the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall exports fell by 34.9%, averaging an annualized decline of 13.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 157 t, with the sharpest drop also recorded that year at 36.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Hong Kong were the top destinations for Australia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms. The Philippines accounted for 28.1% of exports, New Zealand for 18.2%, and Hong Kong for 10.1%, collectively making up 56.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of Australia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork totaled 955 K $ US, showing a strong 10.9% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 861 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 964 K $ US. The most significant decline was in 2020, at 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand, the Philippines, and South Korea were the leading buyers of Australia's salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms. New Zealand contributed 27.9% of export value, the Philippines 14.4%, and South Korea 10.0%, together accounting for 52.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Australia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Australia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork rose in 2021, totaling 2 241 t—a 2.1% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import volume declined by 36.1%, averaging an annualized drop of 13.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 2 194 t, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 33.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018-2021, Italy, Spain, and Denmark were the key sources for Australia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms. Italy supplied 38.0% of imports, Spain 32.5%, and Denmark 15.9%, collectively representing 86.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 29 321 K $ US—a 6.6% rise from the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, import value fell by 20%, with an annualized decline of 7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 066 K $ US, and the largest drop also occurred that year at 28.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Australia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms were highly concentrated, with Italy and Spain dominating the market. Together, they accounted for 86.1% of total import flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021