ASSICA: Increase in Italian cured meat exports in 2022

Published 2023년 2월 15일

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From January to September 2022, Italian cured meats exports experienced a growth of 2.2% in quantity and 8.6% in value, reaching a total of 147,860 tons and 1,455.4 million euros despite international challenges such as rising energy and commodity prices, and ASF-related export restrictions. The main markets included France and Poland, with notable growth in exports to Belgium, Austria, and Spain. However, exports to Germany, Croatia, the Netherlands, and Romania saw a decline. Non-EU countries' imports of Italian cold cuts increased by 6.1%, with the US and Canada showing significant growth. Despite challenges like the Swiss import ban and the Japanese pork product ban, positive growth was seen in Bosnia Herzegovina, Norway, and Lebanon. However, exports to Brazil, Hong Kong, and South Africa fell due to ASF restrictions and import bans on spiced products.

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According to the Industrial Meat and Cured Meat Association ( ASSICA ) and the latest ISTAT data, in the January-September 2022 period, shipments of Italian cured meats have reached a quota of 147,860 tons for a turnover of 1,455.4 million euros, registering a +2.2% in quantity and a +8.6% in value. During the first nine months, the import of cured meats showed a decline in volume, but an increase in value: -4.2% in quantity for a total of 35,717 tons, but +4.5% for a value of 184.3 million euros. The balance trade in the sector rose to 1,271.1 million euros, up (+9.3%) compared to the first nine months of 2021. This is undoubtedly a positive result considering the many difficulties present on the international scene, which, however, falls short of expectations. Energy and commodity prices recorded a new surge over the summer, hitting hard the Italian economy. Moreover, despite the progress made in negotiations with various third countries, export restrictions due to the presence ...

Source: EuroMeat