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

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Chinese market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat shrank significantly between 2019 and 2020, primarily due to the severe impact of the African swine fever outbreak. The epidemic sharply reduced hog slaughter rates, directly lowering the supply of raw pig fat and causing the market volume to drop from 3.2 million tonnes in 2018 to 2.5 million tonnes in 2020.

From 2021, the market entered a recovery phase. Improvements in hog breeding technology and management, including a rebound in the number of piglets weaned per sow, enhanced overall efficiency in the pork industry. This led to a steady increase in hog output, which in turn raised the production of pig fat. The market volume grew to 3.2 million tonnes in 2021 and continued to rise in the following years.

By 2023, the market volume reached 3.4 million tonnes. Post-pandemic recovery in demand supported this growth, though the market also adapted to a shift in consumer preferences. An increased focus on health and lower-fat diets influenced the broader pork market, affecting the demand structure for specific products like pig fat.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China maintained the second-highest global position in production volume of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

China's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 2 413 K t, representing a moderate year-over-year decrease of 3.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 24.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(21.3%)	(3.3%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, K t

In 2018, China's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat totaled 0.5 K t, marking a sharp increase of 64.0% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.0%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was dominated by a single market: Mongolia, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2018, the value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat shipments from China abroad amounted to 0.5 M $ US, rising by 34.0% over the past year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.0%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the partner base for exports in value terms was extremely narrow, with Mongolia alone responsible for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Imports in kind, K t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2018 at 11.4 K t and the highest in 2019 at 113.6 K t, representing a 10-fold difference. In 2020, China's imports amounted to 88.7 K t, showing a strong decline of 21.9% from the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 73.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 898.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.9%)	898.5%	(21.9%)	26.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for imports in kind were consistently Spain (27.6% of imports), Germany (14.5%), and Canada (12.9%), together accounting for 55.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was observed in 2018 at 8.2 M $ US, while the highest occurred in 2019 at 151.9 M $ US, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 19 times. In 2020, China imported non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat worth 0.5 M $ US, indicating a limited decline of 7.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 76.9%, and the largest increase in 2019 at 1 753.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.9%)	1 753.8%	(7.6%)	58.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Spain (28.6% of imports in value terms), Germany (14.3%), and Canada (11.9%) together accounted for 54.7% of total imports in value terms, remaining the primary destinations for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to China.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io