Not rendered poultry fat market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not rendered poultry fat in the MENA region showed considerable movement between 2019 and 2023. After a notable increase to a peak of 1 563 t in 2020, the market stabilized near 1 542 t the following year. A contraction to 1 385 t occurred in 2022, followed by a partial recovery to 1 428 t in 2023.

These fluctuations were tied to shifts in domestic production and import volumes. Production levels varied, starting at 1 246 t in 2018, dipping to 1 177 t in 2019, and then generally recovering to reach 1 324 t by 2023. Imports surged to 246 t in 2020 and 313 t in 2021, bolstering the total market volume, before falling to 126 t in 2022 and 108 t in 2023, which contributed to the market's decline prior to the 2023 rebound.

In 2024, the market environment was influenced by several key developments. Government support for the poultry sector in Saudi Arabia continued, featuring feed subsidies and biosecurity measures to boost domestic output. The Saudi Development Company also acquired a primary poultry processing plant to enhance operational efficiency. Furthermore, e-commerce in the region grew by 30%, strengthening product distribution channels, while venture capital funding in major Arab economies saw a sharp decline.

Production not rendered poultry fat in MENA

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, MENA's production of not rendered poultry fat reached its lowest point at 1 177 t, declining by 5.5% from the previous year. However, production rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 1 318 t—an 11.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%.

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

Exports not rendered poultry fat from MENA

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of not rendered poultry fat from MENA showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point came in 2018 at just 0.3 t, representing a dramatic 78.3% decline from the previous year. Exports then surged by 45.7% in 2019 before falling again to 0.4 t in 2020—a 12.1% decrease year-over-year. Overall, export volumes varied 4.6 times between the 2017 high and 2018 low.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three countries dominated MENA's not rendered poultry fat exports: Seychelles accounted for 69.8% of total exports in kind, Pakistan represented 6.3%, and Kenya contributed 3.3%. Together, these three destinations represented 79.4% of all exports in kind from the region.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of not rendered poultry fat exports from MENA declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling just 2.6 K $ US—a 32.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values fell dramatically by 82.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 43.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Seychelles dominated the value of MENA's not rendered poultry fat exports, accounting for 80.7% of total export flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

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

Imports not rendered poultry fat to MENA

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of not rendered poultry fat into MENA experienced extreme fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. The peak occurred in 2018 at 452.6 t, followed by a dramatic 92.5% decline to just 33.9 t in 2019—the lowest point in the period. Imports then surged by 625.8% in 2020. Overall, import volumes varied 13.3 times between the 2018 high and 2019 low.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary was the primary source for MENA's not rendered poultry fat imports, accounting for 82.7% of total import volumes. Other markets contributed much smaller shares during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of not rendered poultry fat imports into MENA reached 361.1 K $ US in 2020, representing a 12.9% increase compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 394.4 K $ US, which marked a 23.9% increase from 2017. After declining by 18.9% in 2019, imports recovered in 2020. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, import values increased by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two countries dominated the value of MENA's not rendered poultry fat imports: Hungary accounted for 49.9% of total import flows, while France represented 38.1%. Together, these two partners formed 88.1% of all imports in value terms, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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

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