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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market size for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Spain contracted from 113.5 million US dollars to 59.4 million US dollars. This decline occurred alongside a sharp rise in exports, which surged from 66.5 million US dollars to 209.3 million US dollars. Spanish pig producers focused on genetic advancements to increase lean meat yield and reduce fat deposition, aligning with growing consumer demand for healthier options. Nutritionists' recommendations for lean pork consumption and the adoption of animal welfare certifications by retailers like Caprabo further enhanced the product's appeal, boosting its competitiveness in international markets and driving export growth that outpaced domestic availability.

From 2021 through 2024, export values remained elevated, peaking at 211.6 million US dollars in 2021, while imports fluctuated between 8.6 and 13.8 million US dollars. The sustained health and wellness trend, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, continued to stimulate demand for lean pork meat, influencing trade flows. By 2024, global interest in traditional animal fats as natural ingredients signaled potential growth for edible fat markets, though no major regulatory changes specific to pig fat were reported in Spain during these years.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 261.8 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year rise of 28.6%. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 57.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Spain ranked as the 4th largest producer of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat during the period from 2017 to 2020.

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

Spain's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 488.3 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp 74.9% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 97.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports in kind, K t

Spain's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 148.1 thousand tonnes, up by 34.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 119.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 30.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key destinations for Spain's exports in kind were China, accounting for 32.8% of exports, the Philippines with 18.7%, and Germany at 7.0%. Together, these three countries represented 58.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 209.3 million US dollars, up by 48.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 244.1%, with an annualized rate of 51.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Spain's exports in value terms were China, the Philippines, and Germany. Together, they accounted for 59.8% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Spain's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3.9 thousand tonnes, indicating a sharp 51.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 66.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -30.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Spain's imports in kind were Portugal, which accounted for 38.0% of imports, Italy with 28.2%, and France at 11.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 77.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Spain's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat increased in 2020. The import volume reached 6.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 5.9% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.3%, with an annualized rate of -9.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 21.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the core sources for Spain's imports in value terms were Italy, accounting for 31.0% of imports, France with 20.7%, and Portugal at 15.7%. Together, these three countries represented 67.4% of total import flows.

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

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