Poland: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2024

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish fresh pork cut market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in Poland

In value terms, fresh pork cut production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh pork cut exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh pork cut exported from Poland were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Romania, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average fresh pork cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest fresh pork cut supplier to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork cut imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (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. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was 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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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