Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in South-eastern Asia demonstrated initial stability in the late 2010s, underpinned by rising consumer demand fueled by growing disposable incomes, urbanization, and a shift in preferences toward convenient processed meat products. New players entered the regional market in 2019, intensifying competition and product innovation while the overall market volume held steady. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered a significant market expansion to 7 758 t, as logistical disruptions and food security concerns led consumers to stock up on long-lasting preserved meats like salted and smoked pork.

Following the 2020 peak, market volume adjusted to 7 406 t in 2021, reflecting a gradual post-pandemic normalization of supply chains and consumption patterns. Strengthened competition from large state-owned and private companies expanding their production capacity, coupled with tighter regional regulations on labeling and traceability, contributed to renewed market growth, reaching 7 891 t in 2022. By 2023, the market experienced a moderate contraction to 7 673 t, concluding the period with an overall larger volume compared to its starting point.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in South-eastern Asia

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

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

After two consecutive years of decline, production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in South-eastern Asia rebounded in 2020. The region produced 5 460 tonnes that year, marking a 15.2% increase compared to 2019. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 4 738 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 10.2% during the period.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from South-eastern Asia fell for the second year in a row in 2020, dropping to 187 tonnes. This reflected a significant decrease of 11.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 58.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 688 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 54.3%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a 69.4% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Aruba were the primary destinations for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork exports from South-eastern Asia. Together, they accounted for 50.4% of total export volumes, with China representing 21.6%, the Netherlands 17.1%, and Aruba 11.8%.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from South-eastern Asia showed volatility between 2017 and 2020. Exports peaked in 2018 at 4 197 thousand US dollars and hit their lowest point in 2020 at 1 045 thousand US dollars, resulting in a fourfold difference. In 2020, exports decreased by 8.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 72.7%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, rising by 104.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China, the Netherlands, and Aruba were the largest buyers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from South-eastern Asia in value terms. Together, they made up 52.3% of total export value, with China contributing 29.9%, the Netherlands 13.4%, and Aruba 8.9%.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to South-eastern Asia

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Following two years of growth, imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork into South-eastern Asia declined in 2020. The region imported 2 769 tonnes that year, which was 10.2% lower than in 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 9.8% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Italy were the leading suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to South-eastern Asia. Collectively, they accounted for 58.0% of total import volumes, with the Netherlands at 27.6%, Denmark at 17.9%, and Italy at 12.6%.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork imports into South-eastern Asia reached 19 127 thousand US dollars, down 6.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 20 479 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Denmark consistently remained the top sources for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork imports into South-eastern Asia in value terms. Together, they represented 52.9% of total import value, with Italy at 21.5%, the Netherlands at 18.1%, and Denmark at 13.3%.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020