Italy leads the European export market of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders, and cuts of pig meat with a significant share of 32.31%, followed by Spain at 26.67% and Germany at 16.65%. Notably, variations indicate Italy experienced a robust growth of 12.7% in 2023, while Germany saw a substantial decline of 16.62%. France and Denmark also experienced slight decreases. Among smaller markets, Hungary increased by 5.87% while Croatia rose by 6.75%. Over the last five years, trends suggest a focus on stronger performing markets such as Italy and Spain while mitigating downturns in Germany and similar regions.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The potential expansion of Italy and Spain in capturing greater shares of the export market.
- The need for German exporters to reverse the current downward trend through innovation or market diversification.
- The impact of geopolitical factors and trade agreements on pig meat export volumes across Europe.
- Emerging markets in Eastern Europe and their potential for growth in the fresh or chilled pig meat sector.
Top countries in Export of Fresh or Chilled Hams, Shoulders and Cuts of Pig Meat Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 32.31 | 2023 | +106.88% | +12.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 26.67 | 2023 | +0.85% | +2.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 16.65 | 2023 | +4.75% | -16.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.82 | 2023 | -0.79% | -3.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 8.68 | 2023 | +5.2% | -0.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7.86 | 2023 | -0.21% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.97 | 2023 | -5.85% | -3.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.45 | 2023 | +2.08% | -4.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.43 | 2023 | -4.56% | -4.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.66 | 2023 | +1.48% | +5.87% | View data |
