Not rendered poultry fat market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not rendered poultry fat in Germany stood at 75 000 tons in 2018 before declining to 70 870 tons in 2019. It recovered to 74 534 tons in 2020, partly due to the African swine fever outbreak in Europe from September 2020, which disrupted meat markets and shifted demand, and the COVID-19 pandemic from spring 2020, which altered poultry production and consumption patterns. Growth continued into 2021, with the market reaching 76 368 tons.

In 2022, the market volume fell to 68 036 tons, coinciding with a sharp 14.5% rise in meat and poultry prices and a 37.5% spike in fats and oils prices due to inflation, which dampened demand. The market rebounded to 74 244 tons in 2023 despite continued meat price growth of 8.3% and ongoing shifts in consumer preferences towards poultry products.

Production not rendered poultry fat in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked as the world's third-largest producer 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, Germany produced 71 445 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, marking a 6.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%. The highest production level was in 2018 at 74 344 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 31.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest decline of 9.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of not rendered poultry fat in Germany was valued at 318.7 million US dollars, up 12.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 29.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 352.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 42.7% that year. The most significant drop was in 2019, with a 19.5% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports not rendered poultry fat from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany exported 1 tonne of not rendered poultry fat, a 63.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 75.6%, with an average annual decline of 37.5%. The only notable increase was in 2019, with a 5.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and Latvia were the primary destinations for Germany's exports in kind, together accounting for 81.0% of total flows, while other partners played minor roles individually.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of not rendered poultry fat declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 2.7 thousand US dollars, a sharp reduction of 61.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 75%, equating to an annualized decline of 37.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Latvia (42.7% of export value), Austria (29.7%), and Poland (12.8%) were the main buyers of not rendered poultry fat from Germany, collectively making up 85.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports not rendered poultry fat to Germany

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports varied significantly, with volumes ranging from a low of 658 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 3 822 tonnes in 2019, a 5.8-fold difference. In 2020, imports into Germany amounted to 3 090 tonnes, down 19.2% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 33.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 481.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands dominated Germany's import structure in kind, consistently representing 91.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of not rendered poultry fat declined. In 2020, imports reached 800.1 thousand US dollars, a moderate reduction of 7.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 131.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 867.4 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 59.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands remained the key source for not rendered poultry fat imports into Germany, accounting for 70.6% of total import value, with other destinations being much less significant.

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

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