Sausages and similar meat products market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sausages and similar meat products in Austria experienced a gradual contraction in physical volume from 152 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 141 thousand tonnes in 2021. In value terms, the market fluctuated, dropping to 999 million USD in 2019 before recovering to 1.07 billion USD in 2020, likely reflecting changes in product mix and prices.

In 2021, enhanced quality monitoring was a notable market feature, with official controls rejecting 12.3% of sampled meat preparations. This period of tightened oversight was followed by a comprehensive revision of the official guidelines for meat and meat products, published in July 2022, which reset the standards for product composition and labeling.

By 2024, the market adapted to new rules such as the EU-wide mandatory origin labeling for unpackaged fresh meat. Concurrently, the market saw growth in specific segments, including a 6% rise in poultry meat production and expanding consumer demand for organic meat and plant-based alternatives, signaling a shift toward more sustainable and health-conscious choices.

Production sausages and similar meat products in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of sausages and similar meat products was valued at 1 326 million US dollars, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, reaching 11.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's production volume of sausages and similar meat products declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 184.2 thousand tonnes, representing a 0.8% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 185.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 4.6%.

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

Exports sausages and similar meat products from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's exports of sausages and similar meat products reached 54 427 tonnes, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 11.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 48 186 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 54 647 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 1.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 13.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom formed the core of Austria's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 69.3% of exports, Italy for 6.0%, and the United Kingdom for 4.8%, together representing 80.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's export value of sausages and similar meat products increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 348.4 million US dollars, indicating a 13.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 35.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the primary destination for Austria's sausages and similar meat products in value terms, accounting for 72.5% of total exports, while the remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports sausages and similar meat products to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria imported 13 681 tonnes of sausages and similar meat products, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 0.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 681 tonnes, and the highest in 2018 at 14 117 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's imports in kind were highly concentrated, with Germany and Italy together accounting for 80.7% of total flows, while other partners formed a residual portion.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's imports of sausages and similar meat products totaled 93.9 million US dollars, up by 12.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy dominated Austria's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 53.6% of total flows, and Italy for 29.4%, together forming 83.0% of total imports, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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