Not rendered poultry fat market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not rendered poultry fat in Belgium exhibited significant movements between 2018 and 2023. Volume expanded from 7 751 tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 12 539 tonnes in 2022, an increase of over 60%, before contracting to 9 975 tonnes in 2023.

The notable growth in 2022, a 21% year-on-year rise, was closely tied to a shift in Belgian meat consumption. Consumers moved from pork to poultry, elevating demand for poultry meat and its processing by-products, including unrendered fat. Concurrently, outbreaks of avian influenza in Europe reduced supply from neighboring countries, further incentivizing local production to meet demand.

In 2023, the market volume fell by 20% to 9 975 tonnes. This decline occurred alongside a reported 3.8% increase in poultry meat consumption within Belgium, highlighting a divergence between meat demand and the production of this specific fat derivative.

Production not rendered poultry fat in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium ranked 9th globally in production volume of not rendered poultry fat.

Top producers of not rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

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

Following two years of growth, Belgium's production of not rendered poultry fat declined. In 2020, Belgium produced 9 776 tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 10.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 30.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.2%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 10 920 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 40.0% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of rising output, Belgium's production of not rendered poultry fat experienced a decline. In 2020, the value of this production was 10 345 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic year-over-year decrease of 28.3%. The highest value was achieved in 2019 at 14 433 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 30.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports not rendered poultry fat from Belgium

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Belgium's exports of not rendered poultry fat increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 399.9 tonnes, representing a 63.5% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 41.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 206.3 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 26.8% that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Belgium's exports of not rendered poultry fat in kind were Germany (36.7% of exports), Spain (35.3%), and the Netherlands (16.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 88.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's cross-border shipments of not rendered poultry fat increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 423.2 thousand US dollars, showing a gain of 30.9% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 8.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 292.4 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 25.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of not rendered poultry fat from Belgium in value terms were Germany (39.3% of exports), Spain (38.8%), and the Netherlands (8.4%). Collectively, these three markets represented 86.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports not rendered poultry fat to Belgium

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The market exhibited volatility during these years, with a 6.6-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Belgium imported 157.5 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, indicating a 112.1% increase compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 74.3 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 67.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Belgium's imports of not rendered poultry fat in kind were the Netherlands (54.8% of imports), France (24.9%), and Italy (12.9%). Together, these three countries made up 92.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Belgium's imports of not rendered poultry fat increased. In 2020, imports were approximately 177.1 thousand US dollars, which is 16.0% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 58.9%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 25.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 152.6 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 53.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Belgium's imports of not rendered poultry fat in value terms were the Netherlands (41.6% of imports), France (38.0%), and Italy (13.5%). These three countries jointly accounted for 93.1% of total import flows.

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

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