Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Germany expanded in 2019, reaching a value of 3.3 billion dollars, up from 3.1 billion in 2018. Production followed a similar upward movement to 3.4 billion dollars. However, in 2020 both market size and production retreated to approximately 3.1 billion and 3.2 billion dollars, respectively.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2021, with the market falling to 2.7 billion dollars and production dropping to 2.7 billion. The market stabilized in 2022, remaining around 2.7 billion dollars as production saw a marginal increase to 2.7 billion.

The overall decline in German pork production continued into 2023. By 2024, the market for this product fell further to 2.1 billion dollars, with production at 2.2 billion. This period was characterized by a rising pork price index and continued growth in meat alternative production, factors which influenced the market environment.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Germany's output of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork reached its peak value at 3 379 million US dollars. This was followed by a modest decline of 6.2% in 2020, bringing the value down to 3 170 million US dollars. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a growth rate of 6.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany held the third position globally in the production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork.

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

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

In 2019, Germany produced 742.9 thousand metric tons of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, marking the highest output during the 2017-2020 period. However, production fell by 17.9% in 2020 to 610.1 thousand metric tons. Over the entire four-year span, production decreased by 17.8%, with an average annual decline of 6.3%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the third year in a row in 2020, dropping by 9.3% year-over-year to 55 556 metric tons. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 28.8%, with an average annual decrease of 10.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Italy were the top three markets for Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms, collectively accounting for 51.5% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, decreasing by 0.8% to 340.2 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 12.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms were relatively diversified. The top three markets—the United Kingdom (14.6% of export value), Denmark (12.8%), and France (10.9%)—together represented 38.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, falling by 9.2% to 25 739 metric tons. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 29 335 metric tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms, together making up 77.1% of total imports. Italy accounted for 34.5%, Spain for 31.9%, and the Netherlands for 10.7%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms rose by 3.0% to 279.9 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 271.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 6.1%. In contrast, the highest value occurred in 2018 at 289.6 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Austria remained the leading suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Germany in value terms, collectively representing 84.1% of total imports. Italy contributed 43.7%, Spain 29.8%, and Austria 10.6%.

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

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