Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat in Western Asia decreased from 12 845 metric tons in 2018 to 11 713 metric tons in 2023. The most significant contraction occurred in 2020, when the market shrank by over 800 metric tons to 11 534 metric tons. Following a period of stabilization in 2021, a modest recovery to 11 937 metric tons was observed in 2022, before another slight decline in 2023.

Religious prohibitions in Islamic countries across Western Asia have historically limited consumer demand for pig fat, as its use in food products is strictly forbidden. This cultural and regulatory environment constrains the overall market. Furthermore, in industrial applications, pig fat has been widely substituted by vegetable oils, a trend that continues to influence the market's structure and size.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Western Asia

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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 Western Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 3 503 tonnes, marking a 5.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%.

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Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Western Asia

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Exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Western Asia have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, shipments totaled 554 tonnes, reflecting an 8.4% increase from 2019. However, over the broader 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 15.7%, with an average annual decrease of 5.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 381 tonnes, which saw the sharpest drop of 42.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest growth, with exports surging by 34.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Greece, Serbia, and Russia—collectively accounted for 52.7% of total exports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Western Asia.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels varied significantly, with a 3.1-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2018. In 2020, the value of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat deliveries from Western Asia was recorded at 571 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. The minimum value occurred in 2018 at 185 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 57.9%. Conversely, 2019 recorded the largest increase, with a jump of 208.3%.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. Serbia (17.0% of export value), Greece (12.0%), and Albania (11.0%) together accounted for only 39.9% of total flows, while the remaining 60.1% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Western Asia

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Imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat into Western Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 8 586 tonnes, showing a 10.0% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17.6%, with an average annual decline of 6.3%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Italy (30.4% of imports in kind), Spain (14.2%), and Germany (13.5%) together accounted for 58.2% of total imports in kind, remaining the primary destinations for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Western Asia.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Western Asia imported non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat valued at 10 000 thousand US dollars, representing a slight decrease of 2.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 690 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 8.2%. The maximum value occurred in 2019 at 11 000 thousand US dollars, marking the largest increase of 26.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (31.7% of imports in value terms), Germany (13.2%), and Spain (12.4%) were the largest suppliers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Western Asia, together forming 57.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

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