Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in the Philippines declined from 285 thousand tons in 2018 to 241 thousand tons in 2020, primarily driven by African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks that severely disrupted hog production and supply. This led to higher farmgate prices and a contraction in domestic output, reducing overall market size.

Market volume fell further to 220 thousand tons in 2021, though the decline moderated as ASF zoning recovery efforts helped stabilize the swine industry. A regional trend showing growing interest in pig fat provided contextual demand support. The market then rebounded to 233 thousand tons in 2022 and 236 thousand tons in 2023, reflecting ongoing industry adjustment and recovery from ASF-related disruptions.

By 2024, the market was influenced by the extension of lower tariffs on imported meat, which increased competition, and a structural shift in consumer preference toward lean, table-cut pork over low-value by-products like fat. Continued ASF impacts and government measures, including price controls and swine repopulation programs, aimed to manage supply and demand dynamics.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines ranked 5th globally in the production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

The Philippines experienced a third consecutive annual decline in the production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat. In 2020, production reached 205.7 K t, marking a gradual 6.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production fell by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.6%.

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

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from the Philippines

According to industry reports, the Philippines did not export any non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

The Philippines saw a second straight year of decline in imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat. In 2020, imports totaled 35 758 t, a 40.4% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 36.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -13.9%. The peak was in 2018 at 62 201 t, which also saw the largest increase of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and France were the main suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to the Philippines, accounting for 34.2%, 20.6%, and 16.4% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 71.3% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the Philippines' imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 40 379 K $ US, down 37.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 20.9%, with a CAGR of -7.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 64 673 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and France were the leading suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to the Philippines in value terms, contributing 33.1%, 19.7%, and 18.6% of imports, respectively. Combined, they represented 71.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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