Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in El Salvador

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat in El Salvador experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Total market volume reached a high of 1 258.5 tons in 2018, then fell sharply to 814.3 tons in 2020. A strong rebound followed in 2021 to 1 139.7 tons, but the market shrank again to 1 050.9 tons in 2022 before stabilizing at 1 060.5 tons in 2023.

In 2018, Nicaragua's certification of its pork production for export to stricter markets increased regional supply and competition, likely supporting high import levels into El Salvador that year. By 2022, domestic production faced persistent challenges from clandestine slaughterhouses, which undermined product quality and consumer trust. This contributed to a drop in local output and increased reliance on imported pig fat to meet demand.

Throughout the period, local producers associated with the Asporc association remained central to national supply. However, the market was characterized by structural factors such as low per-capita consumption compared to other Central American countries, which limited overall expansion.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in El Salvador

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Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2018-2021

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2018-2021

In 2021, El Salvador produced 543 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, marking a 9.1% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 600 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 498 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a 17.0% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from El Salvador

According to the marketing report, there were no exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from El Salvador between 2018 and 2021.

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to El Salvador

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The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 316.6 tonnes, while peaking in 2018, with a 2.2-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, El Salvador imported {value_last_year} tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, representing a sharp 88.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 33.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the import partner base for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat was extremely limited, with the United States accounting for 96.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest in 2020 at 518 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2021, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, El Salvador imported approximately 1 034 thousand US dollars worth of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, a sharp 99.8% increase compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, imports in value terms of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to El Salvador were almost entirely dependent on the United States, which accounted for 97.4% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2021