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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Poland experienced notable fluctuations in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, peaking at 169.7 thousand tons in 2021 before declining to 132.2 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market demonstrated more consistent growth, rising from $621.8 million in 2018 to $814.1 million in 2024, indicating significant inflationary pressure and potential shifts towards higher-value products within the category.

Key factors influencing the market included supply conditions and consumer spending patterns. In 2023, the value of the FMCG market and the 'meat and fish' basket grew by 9.7%, contributing to higher market value despite the drop in volume. By 2024, low supply of live pigs and cattle limited price decreases, supporting production profitability but also dampening volume demand due to high costs. Concurrently, growing pork exports, particularly to Asian and Eastern European markets, increased demand for raw materials, potentially affecting domestic availability for processed pork products.

Consumer trends further shaped the market landscape. Increased awareness of meat origin, with 34% of consumers always checking the country of origin for pork, and the rising importance of private-label brands in discounters and supermarkets altered sales structures. The development of plant-based alternatives also introduced competition, potentially restraining demand for traditional processed pork items.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 689.8 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked 7th globally in production volume 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

Poland's production volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 159.5 thousand tonnes were produced, which is 9.7% less than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 27.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.3%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland exported 27 687 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, representing a robust rise of 13.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.5%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 302 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 32 993 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 26.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom dominated Poland's export structure in kind, accounting for 89.8% of total flows, while other destinations played relatively minor roles.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork reached 91.2 million US dollars, which is 11.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -3.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 81.8 million US dollars, and the maximum was in 2018 at 112.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 27.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of Poland's exports in value terms was characterized by a strong dominance of the United Kingdom, whose share reached 89.4% of total flows, with other partners holding relatively minor shares.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 4 136 tonnes, constituting a rise of 1.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 59.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.9%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports in kind of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork were largely oriented towards Germany and Italy, whose combined share reached 83.0% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 38.3 million US dollars, up by 13.8% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 82.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.3%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy clearly dominated the partner structure for Poland's imports in value terms, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

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