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

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern 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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil in Southern Europe showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a high of nearly 16 000 t in 2019, consumption contracted by over 10% the following year. A modest recovery in 2021 was followed by a sharp drop of 25% in 2022, bringing the market to its lowest point in the period at 11 238 t. The market rebounded in 2023, growing by 17% to 13 186 t.

In 2024, the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes were updated, introducing revised definitions and classifications for products like lard stearin and tallow oil, including their technical uses and pressing processes. This regulatory clarification affects how these products are categorized for international trade.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 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, 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 Southern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

After two years of decline, production of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil in Southern Europe has increased. In 2020, Southern Europe produced 12 549 tonnes of these products, marking a 1.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 12 419 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 5.6% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.6%)	(3.8%)	1.0%	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Southern Europe's production of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 23 258 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 26.0% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 36.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 413 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.8%)	19.8%	26.0%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 12.6-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Southern Europe exported 402 tonnes of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil, reflecting a substantial rise of 186.2% compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was 141 tonnes in 2019, while the maximum was 1 776 tonnes in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 92.1% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.4%	(92.1%)	186.2%	(32.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the top contributors to exports in kind. Germany accounted for 32.6% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.8%, and France for 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented 52.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was volatile during this period. Export values reached their highest level in 2018 and fell to their lowest in 2019, with a 10.1-fold difference. In 2020, shipments of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil from Southern Europe totaled 746 thousand US dollars, representing a 256.9% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 209 thousand US dollars in 2019, while the maximum was 2 119 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 90.1% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.5%	(90.1%)	256.9%	(23.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Germany accounted for 29.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 9.4%, and France for 8.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 46.9% of total flows, with the remaining 53.1% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Import levels showed significant volatility during these years, fluctuating 5.5 times between the high in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Southern Europe's import volume of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil totaled 2 073 tonnes, indicating a dramatic decline of 42.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 69.6% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 4.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.6%)	4.0%	(42.8%)	(43.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom were the main sources for imports in kind of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil to Southern Europe. The Netherlands accounted for 45.4% of imports, France for 23.3%, and the United Kingdom for 21.9%. Together, these three countries represented 90.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil into Southern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 2 282 thousand US dollars, representing a 38.6% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 76.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 38.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.5%)	(2.3%)	(38.6%)	(38.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 39.0% of imports, France for 25.4%, and the United Kingdom for 24.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 89.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io