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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for non-rendered pig fat in Czechia saw initial stability followed by a decline. In 2019, African swine fever in China disrupted global pork supplies, leading to higher prices and increased imports into the EU, which helped maintain Czech market volume near 28 800 t despite local challenges. The following year, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions reduced demand and disrupted supply chains, causing market volume to drop to 27 250 t.

The market recovered in 2021, with volume rising to 28 246 t as post-pandemic demand picked up and new food labeling regulations came into effect. In 2022, continued effects of African swine fever coupled with a 4.2% drop in domestic pork production pushed Czechia to rely more on imports, boosting market volume to 29 973 t while market value surged to $39.2 million due to elevated prices.

In the subsequent years, market volume slightly contracted to 29 496 t in 2023 before recovering to 29 913 t in 2024. Market value peaked at $42.0 million in 2023 then settled at $34.4 million in 2024, reflecting price adjustments after the earlier spike.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Czechia reached 8 751 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 17.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 21.4%.

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

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, Czechia produced 7 539 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, which is 12.9% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 22.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, at 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's export volume of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 579 tonnes, representing a sharp year-on-year drop of 29.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 25.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 9.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 890 tonnes, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia accounted for 85.2% of Czechia's total exports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, with the remaining share distributed among a variety of smaller destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the export value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Czechia declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 790 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic year-on-year drop of 25.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 066 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 19.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Slovakia alone accounting for 90.3% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's import volume of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 20 290 tonnes, which is 11.7% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 23 074 tonnes, and the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 1.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Italy were consistently the main sources for imports in kind, accounting for 37.9%, 16.5%, and 14.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 69.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Czechia imported non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat valued at 15 700 thousand US dollars, which is 15.7% lower compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 13 598 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 19 658 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 44.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms, accounting for 27.9%, 17.7%, and 17.4% of imports, respectively. Together, they held a combined share of 63.1% of total flows.

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

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