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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for beef, sheep, and goat fats saw its volume decline from 1.3 million tonnes in 2018 to 1.2 million tonnes in 2019, followed by a recovery to 1.3 million tonnes by 2021. This period of fluctuation preceded more pronounced changes driven by specific supply factors.

From 2022, the market volume began a sustained decrease, falling to 1.1 million tonnes in 2023. This was initially influenced by an insufficient global supply of beef, which limited import volumes into Europe. The decline deepened in 2023 due to a continued contraction of the bovine herd in France and constrained sheepmeat supply across the region, directly reducing production. Available factors for 2024 indicate a persistence of limited supply and a noted decrease in the consumption of beef and sheepmeat in major markets such as France.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Europe's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat reached its lowest point at 1,249 thousand tonnes. The following year, in 2020, output rose to 1,347 thousand tonnes, marking a 7.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 1,355 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	(7.8%)	7.8%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of beef, sheep, or goat fat production in Europe hit a low of 1,061 million US dollars. By 2020, this figure climbed to 1,222 million US dollars, reflecting a 15.2% year-on-year uptick. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 10.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.3%. The most significant decline was in 2019, with a drop of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	(13.1%)	15.2%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Beef, sheep, or goat fat exports from Europe have risen for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports were at their lowest, totaling 408.2 thousand tonnes, after an 11.8% decline. By 2020, exports reached 455.1 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate 9.6% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.8%)	1.7%	9.6%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland and the Philippines were the top destinations for Europe's beef, sheep, or goat fat exports in volume terms, together accounting for 1.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Europe's beef, sheep, or goat fat exports in value terms rebounded. In 2019, the value hit a low of 352.6 million US dollars. By 2020, exports surged to 412.8 million US dollars, a strong 17.1% increase from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 2.7%, with an average annual rate of 0.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.6%)	(4.1%)	17.1%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland and the Philippines remained the leading markets for Europe's beef, sheep, or goat fat exports in value terms, jointly representing 1.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, Europe's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in volume terms saw a 9.4% decline. The following year, in 2020, imports rose to 366.5 thousand tonnes, a robust 14.6% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 63.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 17.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, jumping by 57.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.8%	(9.4%)	14.6%	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay were the top suppliers of beef, sheep, or goat fat to Europe in volume terms. Uruguay accounted for 2.7% of imports, Argentina for 2.3%, and Paraguay for 0.6%, with their combined share reaching 5.6% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year reduction, Europe's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms increased. In 2019, the value was at its lowest, at 307.7 million US dollars. By 2020, imports rose to 342.3 million US dollars, up 11.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	(3.2%)	11.2%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay led Europe's beef, sheep, or goat fat imports in value terms. Uruguay contributed 3.9%, Argentina 2.3%, and Paraguay 0.7%, together making up 6.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io