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Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in MERCOSUR

Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in MERCOSUR expanded from 10 743 t to 13 281 t, supported by a steady rise in domestic production from 9 047 t to over 11 200 t. Imports and exports fluctuated during this period, but the overall supply grew consistently.

By 2024, the market continued its upward trajectory, fueled by record pork production levels in Argentina, the region's key producer, and new investments from local commercial players like the La Salada market into pig farming operations. A shift in consumer preferences towards healthier, leaner cuts and greater interest in cured and smoked products further stimulated innovation and consumption within the segment.

The global growth of the gourmet salt market, relevant for meat curing and flavoring, also contributed to improved product quality and variety available in MERCOSUR, aligning with the broader trend of market development.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork production in MERCOSUR has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, MERCOSUR produced 9 467 tons of these pork products, marking a gradual rise of 3.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year11.6%1.3%3.3%5.3%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 150 tons, with the largest decline of 76.6% recorded that year. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 182 tons of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, up by 21.6% from 2019. The peak occurred in 2017, resulting in an 8.5-fold difference between the highest and lowest export levels.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(49.8%)(76.6%)21.6%(47.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Hong Kong formed the core of exports in kind. Angola accounted for 28.7% of exports, the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 16.7%, and Hong Kong for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 56.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, the value of exported salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from MERCOSUR increased. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 972 thousand US dollars of these products, up by 15.3% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 843 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 67.8% occurring in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 70.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -33.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(67.8%)(19.5%)15.3%(33.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the buyer portfolio for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from MERCOSUR was broad. The United States contributed 27.1% of exports in value terms, Hong Kong 9.5%, and Angola 6.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 43.4% of total export value, with many other countries holding smaller but notable shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

Salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork imports into MERCOSUR declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 712 tons, showing a reduction of 19.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(3.5%)(9.0%)(19.4%)(10.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Italy remained the key sources for imports in kind. Together, they accounted for 92.4% of total import flows, while other partners had much smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork deliveries to MERCOSUR declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported approximately 18 354 thousand US dollars of these products, which is 10.2% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 23.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(1.3%)(13.8%)(10.2%)(8.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Spain and Italy jointly absorbed 94.8% of the total import value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork into MERCOSUR, with the remaining volume distributed across smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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