France leads European imports of salted and smoked hams with 13.68% share, despite a 6.59% decline in 2023. Italy and Spain follow, with Italy seeing a slight growth of 2.02%, while Spain decreased by 0.99%. The UK, Ireland, and Portugal collectively illustrate a mixed trend. Emerging importers like Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark have shown considerable growth, with Netherlands at 12.94%. Smaller markets such as Bulgaria and Estonia reflect significant increases, by 23.8% and 30.63% respectively. In contrast, markets like Cyprus plummeted by 26.25%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of economic fluctuations and trade policies, which may either enhance or hinder import growth. Additionally, increasing health consciousness and changing consumer preferences in Europe could influence the demand dynamics of processed meats like hams and shoulders.
Top countries in Import of Salted, In Brine, Dried or Smoked Hams, Swine Shoulders and Cuts Thereof Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 13.68 | 2023 | -3.28% | -6.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12.25 | 2023 | +14.49% | +2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.51 | 2023 | +14.58% | -0.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.14 | 2023 | -4.4% | -3.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 9.15 | 2023 | +4.43% | -4.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 8.2 | 2023 | +2.26% | +6.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 6.55 | 2023 | +5.64% | +6.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 5.9 | 2023 | +5.4% | +7.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 4.17 | 2023 | +0.38% | +8.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 2.49 | 2023 | +5.41% | +8.41% | View data |
