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EU - Bacon, Ham and Other Dried, Salted or Smoked Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Sep 12, 2020

Italy, Germany and Spain Comprise Over a Half of the European Bacon and Ham Market

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Bacon, Ham And Other Dried, Salted Or Smoked Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The EU bacon and ham market expanded to $19.8B in 2019, increasing by 2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 4.7% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $20.9B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Consumption by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of bacon and ham consumption in 2019 were Germany (670K tons), the UK (543K tons) and Italy (504K tons), with a combined 56% share of total consumption. Spain, France, Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Romania and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of bacon and ham consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Belgium, while bacon and ham consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($5.9B), Germany ($3.7B) and Spain ($2.4B) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2019, with a combined 61% share of the total market. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Ireland, Poland, Belgium, Romania and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In 2019, the highest levels of bacon and ham per capita consumption was registered in Ireland (28 kg per person), followed by Italy (8.47 kg per person), Germany (8.18 kg per person) and the UK (8.07 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of bacon and ham was estimated at 6 kg per person.

Production in the EU

In 2019, production of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat decreased by -0.4% to 3.1M tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

The countries with the highest volumes of bacon and ham production in 2019 were Germany (704K tons), Italy (561K tons) and the UK (366K tons), together accounting for 53% of total production.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of bacon and ham production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by the UK, while bacon and ham production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

In 2019, overseas purchases of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat increased by 2.8% to 440K tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of imports peaked at 468K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure. In value terms, bacon and ham imports reduced to $2.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019.

Imports by Country

The UK was the major importing country with an import of around 193K tons, which recorded 44% of total imports. It was distantly followed by France (43K tons), Belgium (39K tons), Germany (28K tons), Italy (23K tons) and Denmark (20K tons), together committing a 35% share of total imports. Ireland (17K tons), the Netherlands (10K tons), Portugal (9.6K tons) and Austria (8.8K tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to bacon and ham imports into the UK stood at -3.8%. At the same time, Belgium (+16.4%), Austria (+9.9%), Denmark (+2.5%) and Ireland (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2013-2019. Meanwhile, imports to France, Italy, Portugal and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period.

In value terms, the largest bacon and ham importing markets in the European Union were the UK ($721M), France ($370M) and Germany ($270M), together accounting for 60% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Ireland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main importing countries, Austria recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The bacon and ham import price in the European Union stood at $5,189 per ton in 2019, falling by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import price reached the maximum at $5,834 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9,611 per ton), while Belgium ($3,562 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bacon and ham market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10131120 - Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, of swine, s alted, in brine, dried or smoked
  • Prodcom 10131150 - Bellies and cuts thereof of swine, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
  • Prodcom 10131180 - Pig meat salted, in brine, dried or smoked (including bacon, 3/4 sides/middles, fore-ends, loins and cuts thereof, excluding hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, bellies and cuts thereof)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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