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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Benin expanded significantly from 518 tons in 2018 to 997 tons in 2023, representing a 92% increase over the five-year period. The most pronounced growth occurred in 2019, when production jumped by 35% to reach 701 tons. Throughout the period, imports and exports remained negligible, meaning the market size was almost entirely determined by domestic output.

The production of this specific pork by-product is closely tied to the country's swine farming sector. Benin's pig herd was estimated at 431,000 heads in the mid-2010s, with pork accounting for roughly 7.8% of local meat production. The prevalent use of locally-sourced feed, based on kitchen waste and agricultural by-products, helps manage costs. Furthermore, the market is characterized by active cross-border trade with Togo and Nigeria, facilitated by traders from the Ouémé region, and growing urban consumption of pork at restaurants and charcuteries, which supports overall demand for pork processing.

This established sectoral foundation allowed production to continue its upward trajectory in the following years. Output rose steadily, reaching 781 tons in 2021, 860 tons in 2022, and finally 997 tons in 2023. The consistent growth suggests a strengthening domestic industry capable of meeting increasing demand for pork and its derivatives.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

In Benin, production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 772.3 t, which represents a significant 10.1% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 43.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 518.4 t, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the highest increase at 35.3%.

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

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

According to market research, there were no exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Benin between 2017 and 2020.

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

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Benin imported 129 kg of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from abroad, which is a 78.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 99.6%, with an average annual decline of 84.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the sole source of imports in kind for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Benin, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 71-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, the value of imports amounted to 779 US dollars, marking a 37.5% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Benin's reliance on France was evident, as this market represented 100.0% of the total import value for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

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