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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Mozambique showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Production began at 8 100 t in 2018, fell to 5 820 t the following year, then entered a sustained growth phase, peaking at 12 467 t in 2022. This upward trend was abruptly reversed in 2023, when output dropped to 6 348 t.

Given that import volumes were minimal throughout the period, market size was driven almost entirely by domestic production. The expansion from 2020 to 2022 aligned with government policies promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development aimed at improving livestock production and animal health, which created a supportive environment for the sector.

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

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

In 2019, Mozambique produced 5,820 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, which was the lowest level during the 2017-2020 period. Production then rebounded significantly in 2020, reaching 7,903 tonnes – a 35.8% increase compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8,100 tonnes. Over the entire four-year period, production grew by 6.2%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 28.1%.

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

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

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, the United Kingdom, and Greece consistently dominated Mozambique's export structure for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in physical terms. Croatia and the United Kingdom each accounted for 25.3% of exports, while Greece represented 19.0%. Together, these three markets absorbed 69.6% of Mozambique's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia, Germany, and the United Kingdom emerged as the primary markets for Mozambique's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms. Croatia led with 20.6% of export value, followed by Germany at 17.5% and the United Kingdom at 16.9%. Collectively, these three destinations represented 55.0% of Mozambique's total export value during this four-year span.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, kg

Mozambique's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest import level occurred in 2018, while imports peaked in 2019 at 14,540 kilograms. By 2020, imports had dropped sharply to approximately 1,260 kilograms – representing a dramatic 91.3% decrease compared to 2019. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, when imports surged by 2,035.1%. Overall, import volumes varied by 21 times between the high of 2019 and the low of 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal overwhelmingly dominated Mozambique's import structure for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in physical terms. During this period, Portugal consistently accounted for 99.6% of Mozambique's total imports of this product.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Mozambique's import values for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2017 and 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while imports reached their peak in 2019 at $49,354. By 2020, import values had declined to $9,811 – an 80.1% decrease from the previous year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when import values jumped by 732.1%. Overall, import values varied by 8.3 times between the high of 2019 and the low of 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal was clearly the dominant source for Mozambique's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms. During this period, Portugal accounted for 98.0% of Mozambique's total import value for this product.

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

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