Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The ASEAN market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat shrank from 615.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 541.1 thousand tons in 2021. Domestic production declined steadily over this period, while imports fell notably in 2020. This contraction was influenced by global supply chain disruptions that affected trade flows and production efficiency across the region.

Market volume rebounded to 576.1 thousand tons in 2022 and remained stable in 2023. The recovery was driven by growing consumption underpinned by rising demand for animal protein and evolving consumer preferences toward convenient, quality pork products. Improved supply chain conditions and sustained import growth further supported the market's expansion.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in ASEAN declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, ASEAN produced 507.2 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.8%, with an average annual decline of 5.6%.

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

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from ASEAN showed significant fluctuations during the period. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 14 tonnes, while exports peaked in 2020 at 204 tonnes, representing a 1,350.5% increase over the previous year. This resulted in a 14.5-fold variation between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 45.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal buyers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from ASEAN were Spain, accounting for 26.7% of exports in kind, Canada with 18.2%, and India at 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 56.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from ASEAN experienced notable volatility. The minimum was recorded in 2018 at 21 thousand US dollars, while exports reached a peak in 2020 at 382 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 838.5% increase from the previous year. This created an 18-fold variation between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 34.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for exports in value terms were Hong Kong, representing 31.8% of total exports, Spain at 17.3%, and Canada with 15.4%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 64.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to ASEAN

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into ASEAN declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 58,779 tonnes, showing a significant 18.4% decrease from the prior year. The maximum was recorded in 2018 at 73,693 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 21.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to ASEAN were Spain, accounting for 32.2% of imports in kind, Germany with 19.8%, and France at 13.7%. Together, these three countries formed 65.8% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into ASEAN declined. In 2020, import value was recorded at 70,190 thousand US dollars, constituting a strong contraction of 10.3% compared to 2019. The maximum was recorded in 2019 at 78,277 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 25.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 27%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the core group of markets for imports in value terms were Spain, representing 31.0% of total imports, Germany with 18.8%, and France at 15.2%. Together, these three markets accounted for 65.0% of total import flows.

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

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