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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Russian non-rendered pig fat market saw fluctuations influenced by state policies and external shocks. In 2018, government measures promoting import substitution and agricultural support fostered domestic production. The following year, the introduction of import duties on pork sharply reduced imports, causing the market volume to dip to 90.7 thousand tons despite rising production. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic slowed growth, but state subsidies and support helped stabilize the industry, enabling production to increase and market volume to recover to 109.8 thousand tons.

From 2021 to 2023, the market expanded significantly driven by import substitution and regulatory changes. In 2021, intensified competition among large producers and economic conditions led to a slight production decrease, though state import substitution programs encouraged localization. The year 2022 marked a strong surge as new import rules and duties, coupled with geopolitical risks and sanctions, stimulated domestic technology development and boosted production, pushing market volume to 126.1 thousand tons. By 2023, growth continued at a moderated pace, supported by state aid and tighter regulatory requirements, with market volume reaching 131.0 thousand tons.

In 2024 and 2025, the market entered a phase of stabilization. In 2024, market volume slightly declined to 128.6 thousand tons due to saturation and price pressures, while industry consolidation and rising vegetable oil production affected the competitive landscape. For 2025, the tightening of monetary policy increased loan costs, potentially impacting investments, yet state regulations aimed at price stability and producer support helped maintain production levels around 137 thousand tons.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia ranked as the 13th largest global producer of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

After two years of growth, Russia's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined. In 2021, output reached 107.2 K t, marking a modest year-over-year decrease of 3.7%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 40.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 111.3 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 25.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From a low in 2018 to a high in 2020, exports varied by a factor of 3.7. In 2021, Russia exported 7 761 t of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, reflecting a 9.5% drop from 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 8 574 t, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2019 at 128.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus and Ukraine were the dominant destinations for Russia's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in kind, jointly accounting for 87.6% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 13 103 K $ US, showing a sharp uptick of 27.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 255.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 52.6%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Belarus and Ukraine played leading roles in Russia's exports in value terms, with a combined share of 88.4% of total flows. The remaining share was dispersed among other countries.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in kind declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 2 275 t, representing a steep 27.0% drop from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 88.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -51.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Chile consistently accounted for 76.3% of Russia's total imports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, indicating high concentration on this market. The rest was shared among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Russia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 3 845 K $ US, constituting a year-over-year contraction of 13.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 87.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -50.3%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Chile absorbed 75.7% of Russia's total imports in value terms of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat. The balance was spread across a wide range of smaller destinations.

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

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