Europe: Canned Meat Market 2024

Canned Meat Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe canned meat market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Production in Europe

In value terms, canned meat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of canned meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, canned meat exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the key exporters of canned meat in 2022, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The Netherlands (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Canned Meat Imports

Imports in Europe

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of canned meat increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned meat imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Denmark (X tons), Spain (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of canned meat. At the same time, Romania (X%), Poland (X%), France (X%), Denmark (X%), Austria (X%), Belgium (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Ireland (X%), Italy (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands, the UK and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported canned meat in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

In the UK, canned meat imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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