Eastern Europe: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2024

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European preserved swine meat market dropped slightly to $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, preserved swine meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, exports of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporter of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved swine meat exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Czech Republic increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest preserved swine meat supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

In Poland, preserved swine meat exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Hungary ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) was the main importer of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat in Eastern Europe, making up X% of total import. Lithuania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved swine meat importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform