Earlier Report Observations
Between 2018 and 2022, the market volume for non-rendered pig fat in Congo fluctuated, peaking at 106.3 t in 2019 before gradually declining to 93.8 t in 2022. This downward trend aligned with a contraction in domestic production, which fell from 106.2 t in 2019 to 92.5 t in 2022.
In 2023, the market expanded sharply to 121.6 t, even as local production further decreased to 89.5 t. The growth was entirely driven by a surge in imports, which rose from 1.4 t in 2022 to 32.2 t in 2023, offsetting the decline in domestic output.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Congo
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Congo in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Congo in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Congo
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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7. Trade balance
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. In kind, kg
- 7.1.2. In value, $ US
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7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. In kind, kg
- 7.2.2. In value, $ US
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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8.1. Direct Data
- 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.2. Mirror Data
- 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.1. Direct Data
Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Congo
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 2020, Congo produced 103.1 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, marking a slight contraction of 3.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 96.6 tonnes. That same year saw the largest decline of 10.9%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 10.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Congo in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (10.9%) | 10.0% | (3.0%) | (1.7%) |
Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Congo
Market analysis shows that Congo did not export any non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from 2017 to 2020.
Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Congo
Imports in kind, kg
Congo's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports totaled 41 kilograms, representing a sharp drop of 96.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, imports decreased by 97.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 71.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (38.5%) | (96.4%) | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Belgium accounted for the majority of Congo's imports in volume, capturing 72.3% of total flows, while a fragmented group of other markets made up the remainder.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, $ US
Congo's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports amounted to 157 US dollars, equivalent to a significant decline of 80.9% from the year before. Over the 2017-2019 period, imports decreased by 93.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 59.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (65.9%) | (80.9%) | n/a | - |
Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium dominated Congo's imports in value terms, taking 74.2% of total flows, with other countries collectively accounting for the remaining share.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Congo in value, 2017-2020
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