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Lard and poultry fats 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

Europe's market for lard and poultry fats contracted from around 2.2 million tons in 2018 to just under 2.0 million tons by 2020. This decline was primarily driven by a sustained reduction in pig herds, which constrained pork output, and a broader consumer trend away from meat consumption, especially pork. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced further disruptions to supply chains and demand patterns across the meat sector.

A temporary rebound to 2.1 million tons occurred in 2021, largely due to a significant increase in imports, even as domestic pork consumption continued its downward trajectory. The market then stabilized near this level in 2022, supported by high EU-wide self-sufficiency in pork which helped maintain overall supply. However, a sharp drop in domestic production in 2023 led to a steep market contraction, with volume falling to 1.5 million tons.

Early signs of a turnaround emerged in 2024, marked by the first increase in domestic meat production since 2016, with pork and poultry output rising by 1.9% and 1.3% respectively. This recovery was supported by a rise in mixed feed production for pigs and longer periods of price stability in the pig market. Concurrently, production of meat substitute products continued to grow, adding a new dynamic to the broader market structure.

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 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 lard and poultry fats in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

In 2019, European production of lard and poultry fats reached its lowest point at 2 150 thousand tonnes. Production then remained stable in 2020, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production declined by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 269 thousand tonnes, which represented a 3.3% increase. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.3% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	(5.3%)	0.0%	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's lard and poultry fats production increased for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 49 874 million US dollars, marking a significant 28.7% rise compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 38 347 million US dollars, which represented a 23.3% decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	1.1%	28.7%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard and poultry fats from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's lard and poultry fats exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 346.1 thousand tonnes, showing a robust 15.9% growth compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 282.9 thousand tonnes, which represented a 25.3% decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.3%)	5.6%	15.9%	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland and Asia (not elsewhere specified) together accounted for the main share of exports in kind, representing 1.2% of total trade 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

After a two-year decline, Europe's lard and poultry fats exports increased in value. In 2020, exports totaled 443.9 million US dollars, indicating a 10.2% rise compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 402.9 million US dollars, which represented a 5.8% decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	(5.8%)	10.2%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Europe's lard and poultry fats exports in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Switzerland accounted for 0.8% of export value, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 0.7%, and Japan for 0.7%. Together, these three markets represented only 2.2% of total trade 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 lard and poultry fats to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's lard and poultry fats imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 148.3 thousand tonnes, indicating a moderate 7.4% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	(6.7%)	(7.4%)	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland clearly led the country structure of imports in kind, accounting for 0.6% of total trade flows.

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 drop, Europe's imported lard and poultry fats volumes increased in value. In 2020, imports amounted to 246.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 15.7% rise compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 213.2 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 17.8% decrease.

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