Not rendered poultry fat market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The French market for not rendered poultry fat showed relative stability from 2018 to 2020, with volumes hovering around 81 000 t. A notable increase occurred in 2021, pushing the market size to 86 190 t, supported by a rise in domestic production to 85 652 t and a spike in imports.

A significant contraction followed in 2022, with the market volume falling to 77 617 t. This was driven by a sharp, ninefold increase in exports to 9 299 t, which redirected supply abroad. The domestic poultry sector faced supply constraints from avian influenza outbreaks and a net reduction in poultry production, tightening the availability of raw material for fat. Recovery resumed in 2023 as the market expanded to 82 304 t. This rebound was supported by the stabilization of poultry production, a 14.7% increase in poultry slaughter over nine months, and growing household consumption of poultry, which boosted the production of poultry fat. In 2024, the market environment continues to be influenced by a dynamic poultry sector recovery, new avian flu episodes, and evolving consumer preferences towards certified products, alongside reinforced animal welfare policies.

Production not rendered poultry fat in France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France held the top position globally in the production 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

In 2020, France produced 82,084 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, marking a 1.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3%, which translates to an average annual rate of 1.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 2.6%.

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

Exports not rendered poultry fat from France

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, France exported 1,127 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, representing a 71.6% increase compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,283 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 48.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 165.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, Germany, and the Philippines were the core destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 66.5% of total flows. Specifically, Spain contributed 29.3% of exports in kind, Germany 20.5%, and the Philippines 16.8%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of not rendered poultry fat from France increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1,383 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp gain of 25.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 33.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,013 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 1.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany, Spain, and the Philippines were the largest buyers of not rendered poultry fat from France in value terms, together forming 57.9% of total exports. Germany accounted for 23.9% of exports in value, Spain for 22.3%, and the Philippines for 11.8%.

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

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

Imports not rendered poultry fat to France

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 5.5-fold variation between these years. In 2020, France imported 256 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, down by 50.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,033 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 449.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Poland formed the main group of sources for imports in kind of not rendered poultry fat to France, with a combined share of 84.4% of total flows. Germany contributed 44.7% of imports in kind, Hungary 30.1%, and Poland 9.5%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations were observed in market performance during the period. Imports reached their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2018, showing a 2-fold variation between these years. In 2020, France's imports of not rendered poultry fat totaled 385 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp fall of 44.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 782 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 79.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, Hungary, and Poland formed the core of imports in value terms, together accounting for 80.4% of total flows. Germany represented 44.4% of imports in value, Hungary 24.1%, and Poland 11.8%.

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

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