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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Japanese market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat grew steadily from 198.1 thousand tons to 200.6 thousand tons, supported by consistent domestic production and import volumes.

The market contracted sharply in 2021, falling to 184.9 thousand tons due to a significant drop in imports, which decreased to 26.3 thousand tons from 43.5 thousand tons the previous year.

A recovery followed, with the market reaching 206.4 thousand tons in 2023. During this period, food safety regulations mandated that pork must be sold for cooking only with heating labels, and the alternative meat segment expanded with new entrants like Sydecas and Fuji Oil Group alongside new JAS standards for plant-based products.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan ranked as the world's 8th largest producer of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, solidifying its position among the global leaders in this sector.

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

Japan's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 158.6 K t, marking a modest 0.9% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 2.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 153.8 K t, which saw a 0.4% decline. In contrast, 2020 recorded the highest growth with a 2.1% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Japan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

Exports in kind, t

Japan's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, shipments totaled 25 t, surging by 224.7% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports skyrocketed by 4 039.1%, translating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 245.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018-2021, Italy and Vietnam dominated Japan's export market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, jointly accounting for 90.4% of total exports in volume. Other countries contributed to a more varied but smaller share.

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

World map of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Japan's export value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat continued its upward trend for the third straight year. In 2021, exports were valued at 44 K $ US, a substantial 249.9% jump from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 span, export value soared by 1 179.3%, with a CAGR of 133.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Italy and Hong Kong consistently represented 88.3% of Japan's total export value for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, highlighting a concentrated market structure complemented by a diverse array of smaller destinations.

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

World map of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, t

Japan's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, import volume stood at 26 335 t, down 39.5% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports dropped by 39.6%, averaging an annual decline of 15.5%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 45 567 t, which saw a 4.4% increase.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Canada, Mexico, and the United States were Japan's top suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat by volume. Canada led with 65.5% of imports, followed by Mexico at 8.1% and the United States at 6.8%, together making up 80.4% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Japan's import value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 48 491 K $ US, a sharp 49.1% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, import value fell by 27.8%, with a CAGR of -10.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 95 245 K $ US, which experienced a 22.9% increase.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Canada, Mexico, and Spain were the primary markets for Japan's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat by value, collectively accounting for 82.4% of total import value.

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

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