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EU - Sausages And Similar Products Of Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Oct 6, 2020

Czechs, Germans, and Austrians Eat the Most Sausages Per Capita in Europe

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Sausages And Similar Products Of Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

For the sixth year in a row, the EU sausage market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -1.5% to $22.5B in 2019. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $26.7B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption by Country

Germany (1.5M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sausage consumption, comprising approx. 27% of the total volume. Moreover, sausage consumption in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Poland (574K tons), threefold. France (495K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.8% share.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in Germany was relatively modest. In other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+2.1% per year) and France (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($7.6B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($2.6B). It was followed by Spain.

The countries with the highest levels of sausage per capita consumption in 2019 were the Czech Republic (19 kg per person), Germany (19 kg per person) and Austria (16 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of sausage per capita consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Italy, while sausage per capita consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production in the EU

For the fifth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in the production of sausages and similar products of meat, which increased by 1% to 5.7M tons in 2019. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 3% y-o-y. The volume of production peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production by Country

The country with the largest volume of sausage production was Germany (1.6M tons), comprising approx. 28% of the total volume. Moreover, sausage production in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (676K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (525K tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in Germany amounted to +1.6%. In other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+3.0% per year) and Spain (+4.7% per year).

Exports in the EU

In 2019, sausage exports in the European Union were estimated at 857K tons, picking up by 3.2% compared with 2018. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. In value terms, sausage exports stood at $3.9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Germany (165K tons), followed by Poland (109K tons), Italy (75K tons), Spain (75K tons), the Netherlands (56K tons), Belgium (55K tons), Austria (50K tons) and France (44K tons) represented the largest exporters of sausages and similar products of meat, together creating 73% of total exports. Denmark (36K tons), Slovakia (30K tons), the Czech Republic (27K tons) and Hungary (20K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($788M), Italy ($548M) and Spain ($475M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Slovakia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The sausage export price in the European Union stood at $4,533 per ton in 2019, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 7% year-to-year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,627 per ton, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($7,311 per ton), while Slovakia ($2,824 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sausage 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 10131430 - Liver sausages and similar products and food preparations based thereon (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131460 - Sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood and food preparations based thereon (excluding liver sausages and prepared meals and dishes)

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

Reasons to buy this report:

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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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