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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat in Norway declined from 5 969 t in 2018 to 4 816 t in 2022, primarily driven by shifting consumer preferences toward leaner meats and health authority recommendations to limit red meat consumption. A partial recovery occurred in 2023, with volume rising to 5 434 t, supported by a surge in meat imports to address domestic supply shortfalls.

Regulatory discussions on slaughter pig quotas and licensing systems further constrained production volumes in 2022, amplifying the downturn. Concurrently, industry efforts to improve meat quality through breeding and product development, noted since 2018, aimed to sustain technical and eating quality amidst these challenges.

The market's rebound in 2023 coincided with a 45% increase in meat and meat product imports, which helped balance the deficit in Norwegian supply. Ongoing debates about agricultural policy and emission reductions per unit of production continued to shape the operating environment for pig fat producers.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

Norway's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat increased in 2021, following a two-year decline. The country produced 5.2 K t that year, marking a slight 2.4% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 2.3%, with an average annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 5.1 K t, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 3.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 199.9 t, while exports peaked in 2021 at 539.4 t, creating a 2.7-fold difference between these years. The 2021 volume represented a significant 169.8% increase compared to the previous year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020 at 23.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Georgia, and Ukraine were the main buyers of Norway's non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat. Denmark accounted for 49.4% of exports in kind, Georgia for 28.1%, and Ukraine for 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 88.5% of Norway's total exports in kind during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 363 K $ US, while exports reached their peak in 2021 at 693 K $ US, representing a 1.9-fold increase. The 2021 value was 90.6% higher than in 2020. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020 at 36.6%.

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

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Denmark dominated Norway's export structure in value terms, accounting for 72.5% of total flows. Other destinations each represented relatively small shares of the total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Norway's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat totaled 851.1 t in 2021, representing a 13.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 9.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 747.2 t, while the largest annual decline occurred that same year at 20.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark and Sweden were Norway's primary sources for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat imports, together accounting for 99.2% of total imports in kind. The remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Norway imported non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat worth 1 410 K $ US in 2020, which was the highest value during the period. This decreased to 1 281 K $ US in 2019, the lowest value recorded. In 2021, imports totaled 1 337 K $ US, representing a 4.7% decrease compared to 2020. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 6.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 10.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark and Sweden were the dominant suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Norway in value terms, together accounting for 99.0% of total imports. Other destinations each represented relatively small shares of the import value.

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

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