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

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat expanded from 3.1 million tons in 2018 to 3.4 million tons in 2020, driven by strong international demand and improved domestic market conditions that boosted production and export volumes.

Market volume then contracted to 3.3 million tons by 2022, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and trade, while shifting consumer preferences toward low-fat and clean-label meat products reduced domestic demand for pork fat.

In 2023, the market stabilized at 3.3 million tons with a slight recovery, supported by a growing industry focus on natural and sustainable ingredients, which helped maintain demand for high-quality pork fat despite downward pressure on export prices.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked first 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

Production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in the United States rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 437 K t, marking a 2.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, production grew by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat production in the United States fell. In 2020, output was valued at 2 726 M $ US, down 5.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 7.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 883 M $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from the United States reached 53 871 t, rising 11.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports declined by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 48 143 t, while the highest was in 2018 at 57 699 t. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a 16.6% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Mexico and South Korea remained the top markets for exports in kind, together making up 83.3% of total flows, with other partners contributing smaller shares.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat shipments from the United States stood at 42 720 K $ US, showing a modest 3.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, export value decreased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 348 K $ US, and the highest in 2018 at 49 118 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2019 at 15.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and South Korea continued to be the primary destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.3% of total flows, with other partners playing a much smaller role individually.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into the United States grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 784 t, reflecting a significant 15.1% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 121.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 30.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to the United States were heavily focused on Canada, which accounted for 95.1% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat imports into the United States increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 8 785 K $ US, up 16.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value jumped by 162.2%, translating to an annualized rate of 37.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Canada dominated imports in value terms for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to the United States, consistently representing 92.1% of total flows.

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

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