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Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil market in Italy

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil exhibited significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. The market size began the period at 10 741 t in 2018, then entered a phase of decline, falling to 10 165 t in 2019 and further to 8 660 t in 2020.

This downward trend reversed in 2021, with consumption climbing to 9 823 t. However, 2022 saw a dramatic contraction, as the market volume plummeted to 6 065 t. A strong rebound followed in 2023, lifting the market size to 8 540 t, which remained below the initial 2018 level.

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 Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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 stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Italy ranked as the 6th largest producer of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Italy's production of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 7 580 tonnes, marking a significant drop of 10.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 24.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	(6.4%)	(10.3%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's exports of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil amounted to 12 tonnes, showing only a slight fluctuation from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 25.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 37.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 19.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.6%)	19.8%	(0.4%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Moldova, Turkey, and Poland—collectively accounted for 84.9% of Italy's total exports in kind of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's exports of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 29 thousand US dollars, indicating a dramatic rise of 37.9% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 31.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.6%)	5.1%	37.9%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova (28.7% of exports in value terms), Turkey (28.6%), and Poland (10.0%) stood out as the main markets for Italy's exports in value terms, together representing 67.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Italy's imports of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1 091 tonnes, corresponding to a sharp reduction of 36.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 26.1%, with an average annual decline of 9.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 726 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.7%	0.2%	(36.8%)	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (54.1% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (18.9%), and Spain (13.5%) were the primary suppliers of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil to Italy, jointly accounting for 86.5% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil to Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy imported approximately 1 257 thousand US dollars, indicating a reduction of 31.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 26.5%, with an average annual decline of 9.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 909 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	(3.7%)	(31.6%)	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, three principal markets—France, the Netherlands, and Spain—together accounted for 84.0% of Italy's total imports in value terms of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io