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

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in the SADC region fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It started at 41 689 t, dipped to 39 860 t in 2019, then recovered to 46 751 t in 2020. The market saw modest growth to 47 437 t in 2021 and stabilized around 47 674 t in 2022.

A significant expansion to 51 609 t occurred in 2023. This increase coincided with new South African regulations that required processed meat products like polony and Russian sausages to contain only 15% lean meat. The rule change prompted manufacturers to use more pig fat as an ingredient, boosting overall demand and market volume.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, SADC produced 43 604 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, marking a significant 20.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 35.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	(6.1%)	20.0%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, t

Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exports from SADC to international markets increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, SADC exported 87 tonnes, representing a 38.4% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 7 076.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 315.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	602.1%	638.6%	38.4%	315.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (21.6% of exports in kind), Special Categories (1.7%), and Belize (1.0%) were the main destinations for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exports from SADC, collectively accounting for 24.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exports from SADC totaled 124 thousand US dollars, a 27.5% decrease compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 67 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 67.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 155.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(67.0%)	155.5%	(27.5%)	(15.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain (11.0% of exports in value terms), Special Categories (1.2%), and Belize (0.6%) were the primary markets for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat exports from SADC in value terms, jointly representing 12.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, SADC imported 3 234 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, a 9.6% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 3.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 985 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 3 577 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 16.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.4%)	19.8%	(9.6%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (37.0% of imports in kind), Spain (33.2%), and France (11.9%) were the main sources for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat imports to SADC, collectively making up 82.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, SADC imported 3 791 thousand US dollars worth of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 349 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 3 795 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 18.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 61.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	61.6%	(0.1%)	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (32.1% of imports in value terms), Germany (31.4%), and France (12.8%) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat imports to SADC in value terms, jointly accounting for 76.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io