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Lard and poultry fats market in Canada

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian lard and poultry fats market volume grew strongly from 105 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 143 thousand tonnes in 2020, an increase of over 36%. This expansion was followed by a notable contraction, with the market falling by 24% to 109 thousand tonnes in 2022. The market then rebounded in 2023, reaching 123 thousand tonnes, indicating a partial recovery of the previous losses.

The period from 2018 to 2023 was characterized by significant volatility in market volume, with the peak in 2020 giving way to a sharp decline and subsequent stabilization. The overall market size in 2023 remained 17% higher than its 2018 level, reflecting a net growth across the six-year span despite the intermediate downturn.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Canada
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Canada 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 lard and poultry fats in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada ranked 9th globally in the production of lard and poultry fats.

Top producers of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Canada's production of lard and poultry fats grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 164.5 K t, marking a 4.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 25.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	16.3%	4.0%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of lard and poultry fats production in Canada increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 123.8 M $ US, reflecting a moderate 6.1% improvement compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 25.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 89.8 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 9.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 30.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	30.1%	6.1%	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard and poultry fats from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Canada's exports of lard and poultry fats in volume terms fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume was 28 702 t, showing a sharp decline of 21.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The peak volume occurred in 2018 at 39 836 t, which also saw the largest increase of 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	(8.7%)	(21.1%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary destination for Canada's lard and poultry fats exports in volume, accounting for 86.7% of total flows. The remaining share was spread across several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Canada's exports of lard and poultry fats in value terms declined. In 2020, exports reached 21 609 K $ US, representing a significant drop of 19.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 840 K $ US, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	2.1%	(19.5%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States was the main buyer of lard and poultry fats from Canada in value terms, taking 81.7% of total exports. Other partners held relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lard and poultry fats to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada's imports of lard and poultry fats in volume terms decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 7 456 t, indicating a gradual reduction of 6.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 31.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.4%)	(12.2%)	(6.1%)	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States overwhelmingly dominated Canada's imports of lard and poultry fats in volume, accounting for 95.1% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Canada's imports of lard and poultry fats in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were approximately 7 545 K $ US, which is 6.4% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	(0.2%)	(6.4%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Canada's reliance on the United States was pronounced, with this market accounting for 91.5% of total imports in value terms for lard and poultry fats.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io