In 2023, Germany's import of frozen hams, shoulders, and cuts of pig meat stood at 2.25 million kilograms. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a declining trend: from 2.1035 million kilograms in 2024 to 1.5566 million kilograms by 2028. This indicates a year-on-year decrease, with the variation being -6.60% from 2024 to 2025 and -7.00% from 2025 to 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately -7.02%, reflecting a consistent downward trajectory in volume.
Future trends to watch for include changes in Germany’s domestic production capacity, evolving consumer preferences towards alternative proteins, and potential regulatory impacts from European Union trade agreements and sustainability mandates. Also, global market dynamics such as supplier country trade policies and international pork market fluctuations could further influence these import trends.
