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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Sweden showed steady growth in volume from 2020 to 2022. Production rose by 31% over three years to reach 16 388 t in 2022, while market volume increased to 7 391 t. This expansion followed a period of climatic challenges, including drought and feed shortages in 2018-2019, which led to emergency slaughter and reduced investment in livestock farming. Access to the EU single market under trade agreements supported export opportunities for Swedish producers.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted global supply chains in 2020, yet production continued to grow. In subsequent years, increased focus on animal welfare and sustainability, alongside consumer preferences for natural and leaner products, supported market development. Major players such as Familjen Snellman emphasized GMO-free meat and high quality, reflecting these trends. However, in value terms, the market size declined from 7.2 million USD in 2020 to 5.5 million USD in 2022, indicating changes in price levels or cost structures.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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 2020, Sweden produced 12 483 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, maintaining the same level as in 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 0.8%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 5 981 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, showing little change compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 558 tonnes, marking a 14.4% increase from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with exports dropping by 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Ukraine, and the Netherlands were the key export partners for Sweden in terms of volume. Denmark accounted for 67.0% of exports, Ukraine for 5.9%, and the Netherlands for 3.9%. Together, these three countries represented 76.8% of Sweden's total export flows of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 5 608 thousand US dollars, a 19.0% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 51.3%, averaging an annual increase of 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Singapore were the top buyers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Sweden in value terms. Denmark led with 59.0% of export value, followed by Norway at 6.3% and Singapore at 5.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70.6% of Sweden's total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Import data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 5 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, a sharp 87.5% decrease from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 41 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020, resulting in an eightfold difference between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with imports rising by 52.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Italy, and Latvia were the leading sources for Sweden's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in volume terms. Denmark contributed 59.5% of imports, Italy 13.8%, and Latvia 8.8%. Together, these three countries made up 82.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market displayed volatility during the observed period. In 2020, Sweden's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat were valued at 24 thousand US dollars, down 77.9% from the previous year. The peak import value was in 2019 at 109 thousand US dollars, while the trough was in 2020, with a 4.5-fold gap between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with imports surging by 222.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Italy, and Germany were the key partners for Sweden's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms. Denmark accounted for 68.6% of import value, Italy for 9.8%, and Germany for 7.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 86.0% of total import flows.

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

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