Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Central Asia declined significantly from 14 838 t in 2018 to 7 441 t in 2023. This reduction was partly driven by the introduction of tariff quotas on meat imports at the end of 2018, which restricted inbound shipments including pig fat. Additionally, amendments to food safety legislation in 2020 tightened production and sales requirements, affecting domestic output.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath in 2021 continued to pressure the market, disrupting supply chains and reducing production activity. In 2022, a temporary recovery brought market volume to 8 230 t, linked to a broader rebound in demand for meat products post-pandemic. However, in 2023 the market shrank again due to labor shortages in pig farming and persistent epidemiological challenges.

In 2024, imports of pig fat fell to 960 t, reflecting the ongoing impact of regulatory measures such as new GOST standards on allergen management and fat analysis methods, as well as changes in domestic trade rules. These factors, along with herd reduction and labor deficits, contributed to further decreases in product availability.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Central Asia

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

Central Asia's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 7 231 tonnes, showing no significant change compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 38.5%, which equates to an annualized rate of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat production in Central Asia increased in 2020. Output was valued at 6 776 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial advance of 21.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 48.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 565 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 38.4% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exports from Central Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 227 tonnes, which is 37.2% lower compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 65.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -30.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the key and almost sole market for exports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Central Asia, accounting for 99.4% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat supplies from Central Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Central Asia exported 213 thousand US dollars of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, equivalent to a fall of 23.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 71.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -34.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Central Asia was supplied almost exclusively to Russia, which absorbed 99.7% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat imports to Central Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Central Asia imported a total of 1 961 tonnes, equivalent to a significant fall of 24.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 69.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 32.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, two countries — Poland and Germany — concentrated most of imports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Central Asia, while other markets were less important individually.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat imports to Central Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Central Asia imported 1 961 thousand US dollars of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, constituting a small decrease of 1.2% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 52.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland (41.6% of imports in value terms), Germany (34.3% of imports in value terms), and Switzerland (11.3% of imports in value terms) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Central Asia, jointly taking 87.2% of total flows.

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

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