Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in French Polynesia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for non-rendered pig fat in French Polynesia experienced fluctuations. Traditional pig farming practices, with optimal climatic conditions, supported local production, which remained around 34 000 kg initially. The market volume was 40 070 kg in 2018, fell to 38 385 kg in 2019 due to a 34% import contraction, and recovered to 41 087 kg in 2020 with higher production and import growth.

Growth continued in 2021 as the market reached 43 540 kg, buoyed by the high popularity of pork in France, which increased demand for pig fat. In 2022, however, volume dipped to 42 217 kg, influenced by rising global demand for animal fats in biofuel production, potentially affecting import availability. By 2023, the market shrank to 35 210 kg following a complete halt in imports and a production decline.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in French Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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 French Polynesia, production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 36 320 kg, showing a modest year-on-year growth of 5.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in French Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from French Polynesia

According to market research, there were no exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from French Polynesia between 2017 and 2020.

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to French Polynesia

Imports in kind, kg

After declining for two years, imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into French Polynesia rebounded in 2020. Imports totaled 4 767 kg that year, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 20.5%. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 37.3%, averaging an annual decline of 14.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 955 kg, which also saw the steepest drop of 34.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to French Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and France were the sole sources of imports in kind for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into French Polynesia. Spain accounted for 65.9% of total flows, while France made up the remaining 34.1%, together representing 100.0% of imports.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Following a two-year downturn, imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into French Polynesia in value terms increased in 2020. The import value reached 26 132 US dollars, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 19.0%. Despite this uptick, imports decreased by 34.2% overall from 2017 to 2020, with an average annual decline of 13.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 21 961 US dollars, and the largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 34.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in value terms of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to French Polynesia were dominated by two markets: Spain and France. Together, they accounted for 99.9% of total import flows during this period.

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

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