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

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat saw its volume grow from 109.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 137.2 thousand tonnes in 2023, while its value increased from $125.3 million to $228.1 million over the same period. This expansion was characterized by steady growth until 2020, a contraction in 2021, and a recovery by 2023.

Domestic production rose from 171.0 thousand tonnes to 184.1 thousand tonnes across these years, with export volumes significantly influencing domestic availability. The market's dip in 2021 coincided with higher exports, whereas the 2023 rebound was supported by increased production and a notable drop in exports to 47.2 thousand tonnes.

In 2024, regulatory updates were introduced, including the Feeds Regulations 2024 setting new impurity limits for rendered fats in animal feed and revised labelling rules defining maximum fat content for ground meat categories. These changes directly address the standards for using non-rendered pig fat in feed and processed meat products.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Canada ranked 7th globally in the production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from 2017 to 2020.

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

Canada's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 185.1 K t, marking a 5.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 171.0 K t, which saw a slight decline of 0.2%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Canada declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Canada exported 52 807 t, down by 2.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 61 396 t, which saw a modest increase of 1.1%. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, Mexico, and the United States were the primary markets for Canada's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in kind. Japan accounted for 41.9% of exports, Mexico for 28.6%, and the United States for 6.3%, collectively representing 76.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Canada's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 85 934 K $ US, showing a solid 13.7% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 30.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Japan, Mexico, and the United States remained the key markets for Canada's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms. Japan held 55.5% of export value, Mexico 15.0%, and the United States 7.9%, together accounting for 78.4% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into Canada increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 313 t, a sharp 32.2% rise compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 113.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 28.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Spain, the United States, and Poland—collectively absorbed 92.5% of Canada's total imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into Canada in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 408 K $ US, representing an abrupt 30.7% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 109.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 27.9%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Spain, the United States, and Poland were the dominant sources for Canada's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms, together accounting for 92.6% of total import flows.

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

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