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

Earlier Report Observations

At the start of the period, the Brazilian market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat required modernization and technological adoption to improve quality and traceability. Investments in genetic selection for leaner pigs, along with mechanization and automation, supported a rise in market volume from 469 thousand tons in 2018 to 533 thousand tons in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated investments in automation and quality control to meet heightened demand for safe, traceable products.

A significant boost came in 2021 with the implementation of the Mercosur-European Union agreement, which established preferential tariff quotas for pork. This expanded access to the European market and stimulated production, pushing market volume to 581 thousand tons. Subsequently, the opening of new export destinations like Mexico and Canada, coupled with strong shipments to China and other Asian markets, drove further growth to 620 thousand tons in 2022 and 630 thousand tons in 2023.

For 2024 and 2025, exports remained essential for market balance amid contained domestic consumption. Continued pressure for innovation in sustainability and compliance with international standards, reinforced by the Mercosur-EU pact, helped maintain the competitiveness of Brazilian pork on the global stage.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil maintained its position as the world's third-largest producer of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2018-2021

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2018-2021

Brazil's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 580.9 thousand tonnes, marking a 9.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 24%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Brazil was valued at 1 094 million US dollars, representing a sharp 33.0% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production value grew by 52.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

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

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 6.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil exported 2 096 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, an 88.3% increase from 2020. The largest decline was in 2020, at 27.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 349.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China and Uruguay were the dominant markets for Brazil's exports in volume, together accounting for 93.0% of total flows, with other countries making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over these years. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2021, showing a 7.5-fold amplitude. In 2021, Brazil exported 3 945 thousand US dollars worth of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, a 129.1% rise from 2020. The largest decline was in 2020, at 36.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 417.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, China and Uruguay served as the core markets for Brazil's exports in value terms, jointly representing 90.5% of total flows, with other destinations holding relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, t

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Brazil imported 2 632 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, a gradual 5.8% increase from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019, at 2 880 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 13.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 156.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Chile dominated Brazil's import structure in volume, accounting for 83.7% of total flows, with other markets holding comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values were at their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.7-fold difference. In 2021, Brazil's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat stood at 4 398 thousand US dollars, a 1.8% decrease year-on-year. The maximum value was in 2019, at 4 857 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020, at 7.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 168.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Chile and Canada together formed the main group of suppliers for Brazil's imports in value terms, representing 99.2% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021