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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat in Belarus expanded from 32 909 tonnes in 2018 to 36 550 tonnes in 2020, driven by sustained state support for the meat industry and growing imports. Government backing for meat processing and the development of the raw material base helped maintain domestic production, while the introduction of Eurasian Economic Union safety regulations for meat products likely facilitated import flows to meet demand.

Market volume peaked at 40 706 tonnes in 2021 as imports surged by 58% to nearly 13 000 tonnes, supported by adjustments to tariff quotas on pork and poultry and strengthened trade cooperation with Russian retail chains. However, the market contracted by 13% to 35 428 tonnes in 2022 after the extension of the food embargo on Western goods, which included pig fat, restricted imports. Concurrently, enhanced veterinary restrictions to combat African Swine Fever further pressured domestic supply chains.

By 2023, the market size settled at 33 243 tonnes. While imports continued to decline, domestic production grew modestly to 26 659 tonnes, aided by the adoption of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in production management, which increased plant capacity utilization to around 90%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus ranked 26th globally in the production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

After two years of decline, production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Belarus increased in 2020. That year, Belarus produced 28 364 tonnes, marking a 4.3% rise compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 27 199 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 1 653 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 550-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belarus exported 12 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, representing a sharp decline of 97.9% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 54 942.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus primarily exported non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Russia, which accounted for 99.9% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Exports in value terms reached a high in 2018 at 2 870 thousand US dollars and a low in 2017, varying by a factor of 261. In 2020, foreign supplies from Belarus amounted to 15 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 98.6% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 25 993.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, exports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Russia, which made up 99.7% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into Belarus increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 198 tonnes, up 14.1% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 110.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia (32.5% of imports in volume), Chile (29.3%), and Denmark (17.9%) together accounted for 79.6% of total imports, serving as the main sources for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Belarus.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into Belarus declined in 2020. That year, imports registered 10 018 thousand US dollars, a reduction of 12.0% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 40.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 384 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 49.7%.

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

In 2017–2020, Chile (34.7% of imports in value), Russia (29.4%), and Denmark (16.6%) together accounted for 80.7% of total imports in value terms, remaining the primary destinations for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Belarus.

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

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