Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Northern Africa, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Production of non-rendered pig fat in Northern Africa rose from 140.9 t in 2018 to 165 t in 2020, while the total market volume grew to 222.9 t in the same year. This expansion was supported by high domestic consumption of red meat across the region, which exceeded 17 kg per capita and maintained demand for associated animal fats.

The market shifted after 2020, with production falling to 155 t and market volume dropping to 181.3 t in 2021, before stabilizing near 152 t in 2022 and 2023. By 2023, rising poultry consumption began competing with red meat and pork, while geopolitical disruptions in Ukraine indirectly influenced animal fat supply chains, contributing to a more stable but pressured market environment.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Northern Africa

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 Northern Africa, production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 165.0 tonnes, which is 5.1% higher than in 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 33.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, kg

Exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Northern Africa have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 41 kg, representing a sharp drop of 95.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell by 97.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 70.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Northern Africa were directed to Italy, which accounted for 95.6% of the total trade volume.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Cross-border shipments of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Northern Africa have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 573 US dollars' worth of this product, marking an 85.2% decline from the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports dropped by 94.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -61.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Northern Africa were highly concentrated, with Italy and Spain together making up 100.0% of the total flows.

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

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

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern Africa imported 57 992 kg of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, a decrease of 4.3% year-over-year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 60 600 kg, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 71.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain dominated imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into Northern Africa, consistently representing 99.8% of the total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import volumes hit their lowest level in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.5 times. In 2020, Northern Africa's import value reached 74 713 US dollars, reflecting a slight decline of 1.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 75 520 US dollars, and the largest increase was seen in 2018, at 81.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, imports in value terms were heavily focused on Spain, which accounted for 99.2% of the total flows.

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

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