Price for Swine; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Ireland - 2023

Price for Swine; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for swine; live, pure-bred breeding animalses amounted to $513 per unit, shrinking by -27.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 74%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $820 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($3,157 per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($300 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Swine; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for swine; live, pure-bred breeding animalses amounted to $192 per unit, growing by 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 882% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $493 per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,592 per unit), while the price for the UK totaled $139 per unit.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+97.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Swine; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Ireland

In 2022, exports of swine; live, pure-bred breeding animalses from Ireland surged to 7K units, rising by 51% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,894% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals exports stood at $3.6M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,503% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Swine; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	51.5	2,451	555	1,145	181.2%
Russia	N/A	N/A	1,701	1,020	-40.0%
United Kingdom	75.6	661	798	702	110.2%
Ukraine	N/A	N/A	N/A	261	0%
Italy	N/A	197	150	132	-18.1%
Germany	N/A	N/A	N/A	104	0%
Romania	N/A	N/A	N/A	75.5	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	78.2	146	86.7%
Total	127	3,309	3,283	3,584	204.5%

Top Export Markets for Swine; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals from Ireland in 2022:

Spain (3629.0 units)
United Kingdom (1576.0 units)
Russia (764.0 units)
Italy (441.0 units)
Romania (235.0 units)
Ukraine (147.0 units)
Germany (108.0 units)

Imports of Swine; Live, Pure-Bred Breeding Animals in Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of swine; live, pure-bred breeding animalses decreased by -27% to 3.4K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +23.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.7K units, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals imports fell notably to $663K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $901K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.