Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Oceania, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Oceania market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork remained relatively stable, with market volume fluctuating between 110.2 and 114.8 thousand tons. Domestic production was consistent, averaging around 109 thousand tons annually during this period.

The market expanded notably in 2021, reaching 121.5 thousand tons, supported by a rise in production to 117.7 thousand tons. This was followed by a severe contraction in 2022, where both production and market volume more than halved, falling to 50.9 thousand tons and 55.1 thousand tons respectively. A partial recovery occurred in 2023, with market volume increasing to 56.9 thousand tons.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Oceania

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

Oceania's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 110.7 thousand tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 106.9 thousand tonnes, representing a 3.4% decrease from the previous year. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 4.7%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

Exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Oceania showed considerable volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak came in 2018 at 410 tonnes, marking a 2.3-fold increase from the trough. In 2020, exports dropped to 182 tonnes, a sharp year-on-year decline of 39.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a growth rate of 126.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Oceania remained highly diversified. The top three markets—the Philippines (19.5% of exports in kind), Hong Kong (8.2%), and Malaysia (4.9%)—collectively accounted for just 32.7% of total flows. The remaining 67.3% was distributed among numerous smaller markets, forming a long tail.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork exports from Oceania declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 1 892 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 they had fallen to 1 236 thousand US dollars, a significant drop of 34.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports increased by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 41.9%.

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

The partner structure for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented, with no single country dominating. The top three markets—the Philippines (8.8% of exports in value terms), South Korea (7.0%), and Hong Kong (4.0%)—together accounted for only 19.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Oceania's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork amounted to 3 437 tonnes, a modest increase of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 22.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 8.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 910 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2019 at 3 303 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 32.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (27.3% of imports in kind), Spain (25.5%), and the United States (19.7%) were the main suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Oceania. Together, these three countries accounted for 72.5% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork imports into Oceania reached 36 409 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual increase of 3.4% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 46 819 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2019 at 35 204 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 10.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy (45.8% of imports in value terms), Spain (27.0%), and the United States (9.8%) remained the primary sources for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork imports into Oceania in value terms. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 82.7% of total flows.

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

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