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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat in Kazakhstan fell from 8 396 t in 2018 to 5 655 t in 2023. In 2020, a slight recovery to 6 202 t coincided with active pork exports to Armenia and Russia involving five regions and state-backed players, which helped sustain related by-product production.

The decline continued through 2023 despite a 3.1% rise in overall meat production that year. Specific challenges in the pig sector, including labor shortages and epidemiological issues, likely limited fat output. New technical regulations in 2024 that restrict vegetable fats in dairy products may also influence demand for animal fats like pig fat.

In 2024, pork prices rose by 2.4% and pork exports jumped 30%, with shipments to China multiplying twelvefold. These dynamics, along with ongoing production constraints, shape the current environment for pig fat supply and demand.

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

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

Kazakhstan's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat increased after two years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 6 164 tonnes, marking a 1.3% rise compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 30.8%, with an average annual decline of 11.5%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 6 085 tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 27.1% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Kazakhstan's production value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 5 776 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 26.2% increase year-over-year. Despite this recent gain, production value decreased by 41.7% from 2017 to 2020, translating to an average annual decline of 16.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 577 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 41.7% during the period.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Kazakhstan's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 227.5 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 38.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 65.8%, with an average annual decline of 30.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat were heavily concentrated on Russia, which accounted for 99.4% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Kazakhstan's export value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 213.2 thousand US dollars, down 23.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 71.2%, with an average annual decline of 34.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, Russia dominated Kazakhstan's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms, capturing 99.7% of the total.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Kazakhstan's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 265.7 tonnes, a slight 2.9% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 66.5%, with an average annual decline of 30.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Kazakhstan were Russia, with 43.8% of import volume, Switzerland at 25.1%, and Germany at 16.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.6% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Kazakhstan's import value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat increased. In 2020, imports were valued at 364.6 thousand US dollars, up 7.6% from the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 53.3%, with an average annual decline of 22.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 338.9 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 36.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Kazakhstan in value terms were Russia, with 58.1% of imports, Switzerland at 16.0%, and Germany at 15.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 89.6% of total import value.

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

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