In 2023, Poland led global imports with a 36.84% share. The United States followed at 20.24%, though its share slightly decreased by 0.52% year-on-year. Spain’s import share rose by 1.11% to 7.9%, while significant growth was observed in the Netherlands and Romania with increases of 3.67% and 3.53% respectively. Key decreases included Belgium, France, and Switzerland, with Belgium’s share plummeting by 7.99%. Notably, Canada and Macedonia saw substantial increases of 19.39% and 27.45% respectively, despite being smaller markets.
Future trends to watch include:
- Expansion in Eastern European countries such as Romania and Hungary, driven by increased demand and strategic positioning within the EU.
- The evolving role of the United States in the global market, with a focus on sustainability and biosecurity measures potentially affecting trade patterns.
- Continuing decreases in traditional markets like Belgium could signal a shift towards more regional trade agreements impacting import dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Live Swine Except Pure-Bred Breeding Weighing Less Than 50 kg Share by Country (Units)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 36.84 | 2023 | +4.32% | +1.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 20.24 | 2023 | -0.72% | -0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 7.9 | 2023 | +3.81% | +1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.92 | 2023 | +4.74% | +3.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 6.7 | 2023 | +3.4% | +3.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.85 | 2023 | +3.09% | +4.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.41 | 2023 | +1.8% | +3.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 2.32 | 2023 | +1.09% | +0.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.34 | 2023 | -7.15% | -7.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.78 | 2023 | +6.06% | +3.98% | View data |
