Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Eastern Europe grew, reaching 374.7 thousand tons in 2019. This increase was supported by an import substitution policy that stimulated domestic production and the entry of new players expanding the product range. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and production processes, leading to a decline in market volume to 356.5 thousand tons.

The market recovered to 380.1 thousand tons in 2021, aided by the expansion of production capacities and changes in state subsidy programs for producers. In 2022, volume stabilized at 379.7 thousand tons despite geopolitical factors and sanctions affecting trade flows. By 2023, the market contracted to 350.4 thousand tons, a movement that coincided with the introduction of new labeling and traceability requirements, which may have caused temporary adjustments in the supply chain.

Industry sources indicate that 2024 saw continued growth in production and exports, particularly to China, while the food embargo further solidified Russia's position as a net exporter of pork, including processed meat products. State support and import substitution measures remain key drivers for the sector's development.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, has seen its production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork decline for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 367.0 thousand tons, marking a 4.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 17.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork output in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, was 1 329 million US dollars, down 7.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, production value decreased by 10.3%, averaging a 3.6% annual drop. The only notable increase occurred in 2019, with a 2.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, exported 30 762 tons of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, an 8.4% increase from the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports overall declined by 11.2%, averaging a 3.9% annual decrease. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 28 385 tons, while the peak was in 2018 at 36 305 tons. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a 21.8% fall.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was the primary buyer of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, accounting for 78.9% of total exports by volume. The remaining share was distributed among a variety of other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, exported salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork worth 111.4 million US dollars, showing a modest 4.3% gain over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 3.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 106.8 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 132.4 million US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2019 at 19.3%, and the biggest increase was in 2018 at 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom dominated as the main buyer of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, making up 74.9% of total export value. Other countries shared the remaining portion.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

Imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 20 257 tons, a 2.1% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21.9%, averaging a 6.8% annual rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, Germany, Italy, and Spain were the leading sources for imports by volume into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia. Germany accounted for 42.1%, Italy for 13.1%, and Spain for 10.6% of imports, together representing 65.8% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 150.5 million US dollars, up 18.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value surged by 72.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Italy, and Spain were the top contributors to import value in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia. Germany held 44.6%, Italy 18.8%, and Spain 12.2% of import value, collectively accounting for 75.6% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020