Not rendered poultry fat market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Production of not rendered poultry fat in Asia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 1 246 t in 2018 and reaching 1 324 t in 2023. The initial dip in 2019 coincided with the industry's transition to commercial production systems and adoption of new technologies like AI-based weighing systems. Output rebounded in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic boosted poultry consumption, raising demand for by-products. A slight decline in 2021 may be linked to stricter labeling regulations and consolidation among large integrated players. Growth resumed in 2022 and 2023, supported by major investments in processing facilities and accelerated automation of slaughterhouses.

Market volume, reflecting domestic consumption, surged from 6 053 t in 2020 to 9 665 t in 2022. This expansion was driven by heightened health awareness during the pandemic, government policies promoting poultry feed quality, and a consumer shift toward leaner, high-protein poultry products. In 2023, the market contracted modestly to 9 362 t despite the diversification of online sales channels and further automation. Imports rose sharply, hitting 20 029 t in 2024, indicating growing reliance on foreign supplies as local production could not keep pace with demand.

Over the full period, the sector benefited from technological upgrades, including digital tools and modernized slaughterhouses, as well as state-backed feed industry support. The Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 caused short-term supply chain disruptions and feed cost pressures, but the industry adapted quickly. By 2024, sustained market growth was underpinned by urbanization, rising incomes, and a focus on sustainability, spurring development of eco-friendly products and stabilized feed ingredient prices.

Production not rendered poultry fat in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of not rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

In 2019, Asia produced 1 177 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, which was the lowest level during the period. Production then increased by 11.9% in 2020 to reach 1 318 tonnes. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, production grew by 7.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.5%.

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

Exports not rendered poultry fat from Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2019, Asia exported just 5 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, marking the lowest point. Exports then surged dramatically by 908.4% in 2020 to reach 51 tonnes, which was also the peak level. This represents a 10.1-fold increase from the trough in 2019 to the peak in 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 18.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden and Norway were the largest destinations for Asia's exports of not rendered poultry fat in kind, together accounting for 11.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility over the observed period. In 2018, Asia's exports of not rendered poultry fat in value terms hit their lowest point at 57 thousand US dollars. By 2020, exports had risen sharply by 98.0% to reach 172 thousand US dollars, which was the highest level. This represents a peak-to-trough ratio of 3 times. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, falling by 61.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Asia's exports of not rendered poultry fat in value terms were Sweden, which accounted for 48.2% of exports, Norway with 2.2%, and Seychelles with 1.4%. Together, these three countries represented 51.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not rendered poultry fat to Asia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, Asia's imports of not rendered poultry fat in kind were at their lowest, totaling 2 566 tonnes. Imports then increased significantly by 116.5% in 2019 to reach a peak of 5 555 tonnes. In 2020, imports declined by 13.8% to 4 787 tonnes. This represents a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.2 times between the 2019 peak and the 2018 low. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 49.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia imported not rendered poultry fat from many countries. Even the largest sources—Brazil, Hungary, and Italy—together represented only 48.6% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. In 2018, Asia's imports of not rendered poultry fat in value terms were at their lowest point, totaling 2 204 thousand US dollars. Imports then surged by 131.9% in 2019 to reach a peak of 5 111 thousand US dollars. In 2020, imports stood at 5 108 thousand US dollars, showing no material difference compared to 2019. This represents a 2.3-fold difference between the 2019 peak and the 2018 low. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 44.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources for Asia's imports of not rendered poultry fat in value terms were Brazil, which accounted for 53.5% of imports, Hungary with 3.7%, and Italy with 2.4%. Together, these three countries represented 59.5% of total import flows.

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

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