The global import of live swine except pure-bred breeding weighing less than 50 kg is dominated by Germany, which holds nearly 39.71% of the market share in kilograms. Poland is the second largest importer with 26.76%, followed by noticeably smaller shares held by Italy and the United States, each at 5%. The Netherlands and Romania show similar market abilities at around 4.48% and 4.43% respectively. Overall, European countries heavily dominate the import market.
Year-on-year variations in 2023 reflect moderate growth in several top markets such as Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands witnessing increases of over 3%. However, some markets like the United States and Spain experienced minor declines. Slovenia stands out with a significant increase of nearly 24.93% year on year.
Looking forward, important trends include potential growth jitteriness due to geopolitical issues and supply chain disruptions which might affect smaller importers significantly. Additionally, sustainability concerns could shift demand as countries emphasize local sourcing and improved efficiencies in swine farming.
Top countries in Import of Live Swine Except Pure-Bred Breeding Weighing Less Than 50 kg Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 39.71 | 2023 | +2.47% | +3.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 26.76 | 2023 | +4.28% | +3.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5 | 2023 | +3.81% | +3.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 5 | 2023 | -1.63% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.48 | 2023 | +4.75% | +3.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.43 | 2023 | +3.44% | +3.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.44 | 2023 | +2.23% | -1.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.35 | 2023 | +2.89% | +5.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.77 | 2023 | +0.66% | -1.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1.63 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.88% | View data |
