Belgium: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2024

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian fresh pork cut market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in Belgium

In value terms, fresh pork cut production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after seven years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh pork cut exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Lithuania, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh pork cut exported from Belgium were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Lithuania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat were imported into Belgium; rising by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork cut to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork cut imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh pork cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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