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

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Mexican market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat experienced steady growth, with production increasing from 105.4 thousand tons to 118.7 thousand tons and market volume rising from 104.8 thousand tons to 124.2 thousand tons. A minor contraction occurred in 2022, reducing the market volume to 121.1 thousand tons.

Market volume surged by 28% to 155.3 thousand tons in 2023, primarily driven by a sharp rise in imports from the United States, which reached 31.7 thousand tons. This import growth was facilitated by tariff-free access under the USMCA trade agreement, enhancing the supply and competitiveness of pig fat in Mexico. Consumer demand continued to be shaped by traditional culinary uses, even as health concerns regarding saturated fats influenced preferences.

Imports from the United States remained a key feature of the market, growing to 34.9 thousand tons in 2024 and 46.5 thousand tons in 2025, underscoring Mexico's role as a major importer of pork products. Throughout the period, the market balanced the cultural significance of pig fat in Mexican cuisine with evolving health-conscious consumer attitudes.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

On a global scale, Mexico ranked as the 11th largest producer of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from 2018 to 2021.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Mexico's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 118.7 thousand tonnes, marking a slight increase of 2.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 12.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	3.2%	2.5%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Mexico's export volume of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat reached 517 tonnes, representing a sharp year-on-year increase of 27.8%. However, between 2018 and 2021, exports overall declined by 10%, equating to an annualized decrease of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.8%	n/a	n/a	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan and China were the primary markets for Mexico's exports in kind, with Japan accounting for 87.0% and China for 13.0% of total flows, together making up 100.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exports from Mexico stood at 831 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 115.0% compared to 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	115.0%	n/a	n/a	25.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the two leading destinations for Mexico's exports in value terms were Japan and China, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Canada and the United States were the main sources for imports in kind, jointly representing 81.2% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Canada and the United States were the key partner countries for imports in value terms, with a combined share of 83.7% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io