In 2023, Italy emerged as the leader in European sold production of salted, in brine, dried, or smoked hams, swine shoulders, and related cuts, with a value of approximately 2.94 billion Euros, despite a slight year-on-year decline of 1.3%. Spain followed with 1.99 billion Euros, benefiting from a 4.45% growth. The Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, and Serbia also displayed notable increases with double-digit growth rates. Conversely, remarkable declines were observed in Belgium and Latvia, at -17.07% and -12.06%, respectively. Germany, holding the third highest production, faced a small reduction of 1.82%.
Future trends to watch include the consistent growth in emerging markets such as Austria and Sweden, driven by increased demand for premium-quality products. Additionally, the recovery of declining markets like Belgium will be crucial amid changing consumer preferences towards health-conscious and sustainable choices, potentially influencing production techniques and product offerings.
Top countries in Sold Production of Salted, In Brine, Dried or Smoked Hams, Swine Shoulders and Cuts Thereof by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,939,800,000 | 2023 | +5.13% | -1.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,985,400,000 | 2023 | +3.03% | +4.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,464,900,000 | 2023 | +1.75% | -1.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 378,890,000 | 2023 | +0.58% | +1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 212,050,000 | 2023 | +5.84% | +3.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 193,920,000 | 2023 | +1.05% | +2.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 167,210,000 | 2023 | +3.38% | +5.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 130,160,000 | 2023 | +1.5% | +9.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 121,840,000 | 2023 | +1.53% | +13.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 103,550,000 | 2023 | +2.02% | +3.3% | View data |
