Belgium: Preserved Pork Market Overview 2021

Preserved Pork Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian preserved pork market contracted to $X in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Pork Production in Belgium

In value terms, preserved pork production contracted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Preserved pork production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Preserved Pork Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2019, shipments abroad of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved pork exports reached $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes) was the main destination for preserved pork exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved pork exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), twofold. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved pork exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average preserved pork export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preserved Pork Imports

Imports into Belgium

Preserved pork imports into Belgium shrank to X tonnes in 2019, waning by -X% against 2018 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, preserved pork imports declined to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of preserved pork imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preserved pork to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved pork import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of preserved pork consumption in 2019 were China (1.6M tonnes), the U.S. (833K tonnes) and India (629K tonnes), together comprising 32% of global consumption. The UK, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of preserved pork production in 2019 were China (1.6M tonnes), the U.S. (834K tonnes) and India (629K tonnes), together comprising 32% of global production. Brazil, the UK, Russia, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mexico and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) to Belgium?

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In value terms, Italy ($51M) constituted the largest supplier of preserved pork to Belgium, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($20M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 14% share.

What are the leading importers of pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) from Belgium?

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In value terms, the largest markets for preserved pork exported from Belgium were France ($24M), Germany ($17M) and the Netherlands ($9.3M), with a combined 90% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) in Belgium?

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In 2019, the average preserved pork export price amounted to $6,875 per tonne, declining by -2.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pig meat salted (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) in Belgium?

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In 2019, the average preserved pork import price amounted to $11,625 per tonne, growing by 4.3% against the previous year.