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Lard and poultry fats market in Malta

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for lard and poultry fats in Malta demonstrated a clear growth trajectory from 2018 to 2021, with volume expanding from 803 tonnes to a peak of 932 tonnes. This consistent increase was primarily driven by domestic production, which rose from 802 tonnes to 932 tonnes over the same period, while imports remained a minor component of supply. The market's expansion paused in 2022, with a slight contraction to 904 tonnes, before a more pronounced decline to 841 tonnes in 2023.

The downturn in the latter years coincided with a reduction in local output, as production fell from 932 tonnes in 2021 to 835 tonnes in 2023. Import volumes showed some volatility but were not sufficient to offset the drop in domestic manufacturing. Consequently, the overall market size retracted to levels last seen in 2019, marking a shift from the prior period of steady growth.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Malta's production of lard and poultry fats has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 904.6 tonnes, marking a 3.2% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 802.0 tonnes. That year also saw the largest decline of 1.0%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 9.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	9.3%	3.2%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard and poultry fats from Malta

According to industry reports, Malta did not export any lard and poultry fats between 2017 and 2020.

Imports lard and poultry fats to Malta

Imports in kind, kg

Malta's imports of lard and poultry fats have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 2 340 kg, which represents a significant 58.4% jump from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, imports overall decreased by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 975 kg, which also saw the steepest decline of 59.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.5%)	51.5%	58.4%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and Denmark were the primary sources for Malta's imports of lard and poultry fats in volume terms, together accounting for 91.2% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Malta's imports of lard and poultry fats in value terms have also grown for two years running. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 661 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 48.2% over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports rose by 65.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 411 US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 29.6%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with a 58.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.6%)	58.4%	48.2%	18.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom and Denmark dominated Malta's imports of lard and poultry fats in value terms, jointly making up 90.4% of the total. The rest was spread across smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io