Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in Greece contracted in 2019 as domestic production value fell to $72.2 million from $76.9 million the previous year. This decline was driven by a reduction in livestock numbers and increased production costs, which constrained supply. At the same time, imports of similar meat products rose, intensifying competition and contributing to a 4.8% drop in the total market size to $79.0 million. The market stabilized in 2020, with production recovering slightly to $73.6 million. This period was influenced by the African swine fever outbreak in China, which disrupted global trade and created stronger export opportunities for EU producers, including Greece, where exports jumped to $0.5 million.

From 2021 onward, import values climbed consistently, reaching $10.6 million by 2024. This upward trend coincided with significant industry investments in research and development for new pre-cooked pork products and flavors, aiming to shift consumer habits and expand product variety. Sales of packaged pork items like skewers and burgers also gained substantial shelf space in supermarkets. In 2022, new mandatory meat labeling rules and stricter official market controls were implemented, altering the regulatory landscape. Concurrent shifts in consumer preferences, partly due to high living costs and dietary changes, further favored imported products, shaping the market's evolution in the latter part of the period.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork was valued at 73,586 thousand US dollars, marking a slight increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 76,956 thousand US dollars, which represented a significant increase of 7.6%. However, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Greece ranked as the 24th 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

Greece's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 14,700 tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 7.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 15.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.3%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Greece

Exports in kind, t

Exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Greece showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports hit a low of 30 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 50.9%. By 2020, exports surged to 118 tonnes, a sharp increase of 162.7% compared to 2019. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 4 from the peak in 2020 to the trough in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria and the United Kingdom were the dominant buyers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Greece, together accounting for 83.2% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Greece exhibited volatility during these years. In 2018, exports reached their minimum value of 182 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 31.9%. By 2020, exports rose sharply to 499 thousand US dollars, an increase of 117.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, exports varied by a factor of 2.7.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Cyprus played leading roles in the value of exports from Greece. The United Kingdom accounted for 39.4% of export value, Bulgaria for 30.9%, and Cyprus for 19.4%, together making up 89.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Greece

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork totaled 814 tonnes, a steep decrease of 35.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 34.1%, with an average annual decline of 13.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,261 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 24.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and Spain were the main sources for Greece's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms. Italy contributed 25.0% of imports, Germany 21.1%, and Spain 17.5%, together accounting for 63.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms stood at 5,691 thousand US dollars, a robust decline of 18.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.9%, equating to an average annual rate of 4.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7,003 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 13.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and Spain formed the core of Greece's imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 49.9% of import value, Germany for 22.6%, and Spain for 9.9%, together making up 82.4% of total flows.

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

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