Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork experienced initial volatility, with the African Swine Fever outbreak in China boosting export demand and lifting the market size to US$132.1 million in 2018, followed by a contraction to US$100 million in 2019 as Chinese production normalized.

After 2020, the market recovered, reaching US$127.4 million, and active exports of pork bellies to the United States in 2021 influenced trade flows. Continuous new product launches and packaging innovations then stimulated domestic consumption, driving the market size to US$143.7 million by 2022.

Growth continued in 2023, with the market expanding to US$160 million amid record import prices and steady consumer demand for convenient, protein-rich processed meat products, reflecting broader shifts in preferences and regulatory standards.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada ranked as the 17th largest producer of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork globally.

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

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

Canada's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 29 650 tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 3.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Canada's production value for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 118.3 million US dollars, showing a solid rise of 18.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 29%, averaging an 8.9% annualized rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 89.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Canada

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada exported 34 793 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, experiencing a moderate decrease of 8.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4.6%, with an average annual growth of 1.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 31 606 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 38 068 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 20.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, the United States, Mexico, and Panama were the primary destinations for Canada's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by volume. The United States accounted for 56.4% of exports, Mexico for 20.1%, and Panama for 4.1%, together representing 80.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Canada's export value for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 138.8 million US dollars, up by 4.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, export value increased by 27.5%, averaging an 8.4% annualized growth rate. The lowest value was in 2018 at 99.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 32.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant market for Canada's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms, capturing 73.2% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares individually.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Canada

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork totaled 25 343 tonnes, reflecting a strong year-over-year gain of 11.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 48%, with an average annual rate of 14.0%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 8.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 46.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's import structure for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork by volume was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 91.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Canada imported salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork valued at 118.3 million US dollars, showing an increase of 11.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value rose by 16.9%, averaging a 5.3% annualized growth rate. The largest decline was in 2019 at 7.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States clearly dominated Canada's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms, taking 79.4% of total flows, while other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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