Not rendered poultry fat market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

After stable market volumes in 2018 and 2019, demand for not rendered poultry fat in Northern Europe began growing from 2020 onward, reaching 102.2 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by a shift in consumer preferences toward poultry meat, as updated nutritional recommendations encouraged reduced red meat consumption and increased poultry intake, raising demand for associated fat products. Simultaneously, the food industry boosted investments in production capacity to meet growing demand and maintain output levels.

The market context was also shaped by the opening of new export opportunities for poultry from the region, although exports of the fat itself remained minimal. Global factors such as raw material availability and production costs influenced output, while EU regulatory changes and a growing emphasis on sustainability and packaging transparency further defined the operating environment without being the primary drivers of volume growth.

Production not rendered poultry fat in Northern Europe

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Top producers of not rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Northern Europe produced 77 981 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year. Production grew by 6.4% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 82 000 tonnes, which saw an 11.8% increase. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports not rendered poultry fat from Northern Europe

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The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 10 150 tonnes, then fell sharply to a low of 200 tonnes in 2020, representing a 51-fold difference. In 2020, Northern Europe's exports of not rendered poultry fat dropped by 89.9% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, France, and Kyrgyzstan consistently led the country structure of exports in kind. Belgium accounted for 47.5% of exports, France for 13.5%, and Kyrgyzstan for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented 72.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Not rendered poultry fat shipments from Northern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 253 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 79.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 98.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -73.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France consistently held leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 56.5% of exports, the Netherlands for 13.4%, and France for 9.0%. Collectively, these three countries made up 79.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not rendered poultry fat to Northern Europe

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Not rendered poultry fat shipments to Northern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 903 tonnes, a decrease of 22.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 75.1%, averaging an annual decline of 37.1%.

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

The partner structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented, with no single country dominating. Germany accounted for 14.2% of imports, Poland for 11.2%, and France for 1.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 27.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Not rendered poultry fat volumes imported by Northern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 642 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 12.6% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 69.1%, with an average annual decline of 32.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of not rendered poultry fat to Northern Europe relied on a wide range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 23.1% of imports, Poland for 6.8%, and France for 5.7%. Together, these three countries took just 35.6% of total import flows.

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

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