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

Earlier Report Observations

The French market for non-rendered pig fat contracted significantly from 87 847 t in 2018 to 65 014 t in 2023, reflecting a sustained downturn in pork product demand.

From 2022, moderate inflation and a shift in consumer preference toward raw meat over processed items accelerated the decline. High food inflation, reaching 11.8% in 2023, further reduced household spending on pork, contributing to a 3.7% drop in apparent consumption and lower slaughter numbers that year.

By 2024, the sector showed initial signs of stabilization, with a 1.5% rise in apparent pork consumption supported by recovering out-of-home dining. Pig slaughter increased by 1.1%, and lower feed costs helped reduce pork prices. The industry also experienced increased concentration among major private and cooperative groups.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, France held the 14th position globally in the production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

France's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 83.7 K t, marking a modest decrease of 4.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 87.9 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 0.5%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

France's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 29 547 t, showing a slight gain of 3.4% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 47.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 13.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Philippines, China, and Spain were the top buyers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from France, accounting for 32.1%, 24.9%, and 10.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 67.3% of France's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

France's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms increased for the third year running. In 2020, exports totaled 38 116 K $ US, reflecting a controlled advance of 8.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 117.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 29.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Philippines, and Spain were the leading buyers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from France in value terms, with shares of 30.5%, 28.8%, and 9.8% of total export value, respectively. Combined, these three markets represented 69.1% of France's total exports in this category.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, France's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat rebounded. In 2020, import volume stood at 21 809 t, indicating a gradual increase of 5.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 34.6%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 13.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 759 t, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 27.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Spain, and Belgium were the main suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to France, contributing 46.1%, 28.0%, and 14.3% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 88.5% of France's total imports in this category.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports in value terms peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, France's import value for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat was 27 964 K $ US, showing a drop of 4.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 19 806 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 67.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 47.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Italy, and Belgium were the primary suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to France in value terms, with shares of 42.0%, 31.6%, and 14.3% of total import value, respectively. Collectively, these three countries made up 88.0% of France's total imports in this category.

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

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