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

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Tonga showed a gradual upward trend from 176.6 tons in 2018 to 183.6 tons in 2023. This steady expansion was interrupted in 2021 when a significant import of 18.2 tons drove the total market size to 198.5 tons, after which it receded to 182.1 tons in 2022 and then stabilized near 184 tons in 2023.

By 2024, broader global meat industry dynamics came into play. Consumer shifts toward leaner meat and low-fat options, driven by health-conscious choices, began shaping demand patterns. Simultaneously, the expansion of cold chain capacity in the Asia-Pacific region improved distribution efficiency for perishable goods like packaged meats. These developments occurred alongside continued, though minimal, import activity of 0.3 tons into Tonga that year.

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 Tonga
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tonga in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tonga by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

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

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 Tonga, production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output reached 178.4 tonnes, showing only a marginal fluctuation from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 176.6 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.4% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 0.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Market research indicates that Tonga did not export any non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from 2017 to 2020.

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

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Tonga showed significant volatility during the observed period. In 2019, imports peaked at 200.0 kg, but then dropped sharply to a trough in 2020, representing a 200-fold difference between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 9 900.0% surge. In 2020, imports amounted to a total of 1.0 kg, marking an abrupt decline of 99.5% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tonga in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	9 900.0%	(99.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tonga's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat were sourced almost exclusively from New Zealand, which accounted for 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The import market in value terms also exhibited volatility over the period. In 2019, import volumes reached their maximum at 8 233 US dollars, but then fell to a minimum in 2020, showing a 21 666-fold shift. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 81 496.8% rise. In 2020, imports totaled 0.4 US dollars, indicating a 100.0% year-on-year decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	81 496.8%	(100.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Tonga's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in value terms were supplied almost exclusively by New Zealand, which absorbed 100.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io