Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Italy contracted sharply from 899 thousand tons in 2018 to 647 thousand tons in 2019, then stabilized around 641 thousand tons in 2020. During this period, Italy maintained its leading role in the global processed meat market, with Germany as its key export destination for these products.

Market volume recovered to 756 thousand tons in 2022, supported by stable consumer demand for processed pork products. This growth occurred despite rising industrial and raw material costs that began in 2022, and the outbreak of African swine fever, which disrupted export flows to third countries.

From 2023, the market entered a new phase of decline, falling to 580 thousand tons in 2023 and 430 thousand tons in 2024. The increase in exports of processed pork in 2023 contributed to reduced domestic availability, while production costs remained elevated.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 3,743 million US dollars, representing a significant year-on-year drop of 10.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 5,079 million US dollars, when production surged by 29.3%. However, the sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a 17.9% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy ranked second globally in terms of production volume for 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

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Production varied significantly, with a peak in 2018 and a low in 2017, resulting in a 1.8-fold difference. In 2020, Italy produced 694.0 thousand tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, marking a slight decrease of 1.5% compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 956.9 thousand tonnes, which saw an 80.3% increase. Conversely, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 26.4% drop.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's cross-border shipments of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 71,679 tonnes, which is 10.4% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 81,620 tonnes, when exports increased by 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and the United States were the key partners for Italy's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms. France accounted for 23.3% of exports, Germany for 17.3%, and the United States for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 50.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Italy exported salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork worth 972 million US dollars, showing a modest gain of 2.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,002 million US dollars, when exports rose by 5.8%. However, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 5.0% decrease.

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

The structure of Italy's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. France accounted for 19.6% of export value, Germany for 18.2%, and the United States for 12.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 49.9% of total flows, while the remaining 50.1% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 18,629 tonnes, contracting by 18.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands played leading roles in Italy's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms. Germany accounted for 44.4% of imports, Spain for 18.6%, and the Netherlands for 12.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 75.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports registered 113 million US dollars, indicating a limited decline of 5.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 122 million US dollars, when imports increased by 1.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and Austria remained the key sources for Italy's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms. Germany accounted for 35.7% of import value, Spain for 27.4%, and Austria for 16.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 80.0% of total import flows.

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

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