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Lard and poultry fats market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian lard and poultry fats market grew from 504.3 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 570.1 thousand tonnes in 2020. This expansion was primarily driven by a 37% increase in the national swine herd, which directly raised production volumes. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further stimulated the sector as Brazilian meat processing plants operated at full capacity to meet heightened export demand, while other countries faced supply chain disruptions.

Between 2021 and 2023, production continued its upward trend, reaching 678.2 thousand tonnes, with the market volume hitting 669.8 thousand tonnes in 2023. A sharp rise in feed prices for soybeans and corn initially pressured costs in 2021, but their subsequent decline by 2023 helped lower production expenses. Record pork exports of 1.1 million tonnes in 2023 increased the output of fats as a by-product, supported by sustained industry investments in digital technologies and operational efficiency.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lard and poultry fats in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil was among the world's leading producers of lard and poultry fats from 2018 to 2021, ranking third globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of lard and poultry fats, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lard and poultry fats, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Brazil's production of lard and poultry fats grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 627.1 thousand tonnes, representing a modest increase of 9.3% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 23.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	8.6%	9.3%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The value of Brazil's lard and poultry fats production increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, production was valued at 759.3 million US dollars, marking a significant 30.2% improvement over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 57.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.7%	0.9%	30.2%	16.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard and poultry fats from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil's exports of lard and poultry fats increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4 281 tonnes, which is 20.3% higher than in 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 617 tonnes, representing a 38.5% decline from the previous year. This was followed by a substantial recovery in 2020, with exports growing by 36.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.5%)	36.1%	20.3%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Bolivia consistently accounted for 73.3% of Brazil's total exports of lard and poultry fats by volume, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Brazil's lard and poultry fats exports rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 5 184 thousand US dollars, a 43.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 28.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 865 thousand US dollars, representing a 29.1% decline from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.1%)	26.4%	43.2%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Bolivia accounted for 77.9% of Brazil's total export value for lard and poultry fats. The remaining value was distributed among numerous other countries, each with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io