The UK market for salted, dried, or smoked meat and offal saw a slight contraction in consumption and value in 2024 but is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +2.0% through 2035, reaching 772K tons and $3.1B. Domestic production is stable, while imports have declined but remain significant, primarily from the Netherlands, Denmark, and Brazil. UK exports have decreased sharply, with Ireland as the primary destination. The market is characterized by rising import prices and falling export prices.<\/p>\n
Key Findings<\/p>\n
Market forecast to grow at +2.0% CAGR, reaching 772K tons and $3.1B by 2035Consumption and market value slightly declined in 2024 after a peak in 2023The Netherlands is the leading import supplier by value, while Italy commands the highest import priceUK exports dropped sharply by -26.2% in volume in 2024, with Ireland as the main destinationAverage import prices rose while export prices fell, indicating divergent trade dynamicsMarket Forecast<\/p>\n
Driven by increasing demand for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal in the UK, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.0% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 772K tons by the end of 2035.<\/p>\n
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.0% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.<\/p>\n
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ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal<\/p>\n
In 2024, consumption of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal decreased by -0.6% to 624K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 651K tons. From 2016 to 2024, the growth of the consumption of remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n
The value of the market for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal in the UK contracted to $2.5B in 2024, falling by -1.5% 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, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by 9.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $2.5B in 2023, and then reduced modestly in the following year.<\/p>\n
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal<\/p>\n
Production of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal in the UK totaled 412K tons in 2024, almost unchanged from 2023. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Production of peaked at 413K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n
In value terms, production of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal shrank to $1.6B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $1.7B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal<\/p>\n
In 2024, supplies from abroad of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal decreased by -4% to 223K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 7.8%. Imports peaked at 315K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.<\/p>\n
In value terms, imports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal fell to $986M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $1.2B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n
Imports By Country<\/p>\n
The Netherlands<\/a> (95K tons), Denmark<\/a> (50K tons) and Brazil<\/a> (38K tons) were the main suppliers of imports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal to the UK, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Thailand<\/a>, Ireland<\/a>, Italy<\/a> and Germany<\/a> lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n In value terms, the Netherlands<\/a> ($395M) constituted the largest supplier of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal to the UK, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($195M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-6.2% per year) and Italy (+4.7% per year).<\/p>\n Import Prices By Country<\/p>\n In 2024, the average import price for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal amounted to $4,428 per ton, surging by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.<\/p>\n There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($15,554 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($2,822 per ton) was amongst the lowest.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Salted, Dried or Smoked Meat, and Offal<\/p>\n Exports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal from the UK dropped remarkably to 10K tons in 2024, with a decrease of -26.2% compared with the previous year’s figure. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 63%. The exports peaked at 26K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.<\/p>\n In value terms, exports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal dropped sharply to $42M in 2024. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked at $107M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n Exports By Country<\/p>\n Ireland (5.8K tons) was the main destination for exports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal from the UK, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France<\/a> (2.2K tons), threefold. Germany (422 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland amounted to -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.9% per year) and Germany (-6.4% per year).<\/p>\n In value terms, Ireland ($26M) remains the key foreign market for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal exports from the UK, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($7M), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.3% share.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland amounted to -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.9% per year) and Germany (-11.0% per year).<\/p>\n Export Prices By Country<\/p>\n In 2024, the average export price for salted, dried or smoked meat, and offal amounted to $4,136 per ton, waning by -5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,150 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR<\/a> ($8,716 per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($1,620 per ton) was amongst the lowest.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.<\/p>\n