Not rendered poultry fat market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The UK not rendered poultry fat market expanded from 63 263 t in 2018 to 67 757 t in 2020, establishing a base amid regulatory updates on import provisions and poultry meat marketing standards. Legislative changes in 2018 adjusted entry requirements for poultry products from Thailand and China, while 2019 amendments refined labeling rules. The market demonstrated resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, supported by investments in rendering technology from companies like Darling Ingredients.

A period of accelerated growth followed from 2021 to 2023, with market volume reaching 89 262 t. This surge was primarily driven by capacity expansions in poultry processing, notably by Tyson Foods, which increased poultry fat production. Concurrently, rising consumer demand for convenient, high-protein poultry products and the growing use of poultry fat in biodiesel and animal feed due to sustainability concerns further stimulated market expansion. Significant investments in value-added product development also contributed to the steady rise.

For 2024, new regulations adjusted import controls for poultry meat products, and the industry continued to focus on sustainability and biofuel applications of poultry fat.

Production not rendered poultry fat in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The United Kingdom was among the world's leading producers of not rendered poultry fat from 2018 to 2021, ranking third globally by production volume.

Top producers of not rendered poultry fat, 2018-2021

World map of production of not rendered poultry fat, 2018-2021

After a two-year decline, not rendered poultry fat production in the United Kingdom increased in 2021. That year, production reached 76 111 tonnes, marking a strong year-over-year rise of 12.3%. Between 2018 and 2021, overall production grew by 9.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 67 800 tonnes, following the largest decline of 1.7% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports not rendered poultry fat from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not rendered poultry fat from the United Kingdom declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. Export volumes amounted to 26 tonnes, reflecting a sharp contraction of 69.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 99.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 85.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands formed the core of exports in kind for not rendered poultry fat from the United Kingdom. Belgium accounted for 61.2% of exports, France for 14.6%, and the Netherlands for 13.0%, together representing 88.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Not rendered poultry fat deliveries from the United Kingdom declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. Exports reached 77 thousand US dollars, which is 39.7% weaker year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 98.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 76.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France were the main destinations for not rendered poultry fat exports from the United Kingdom in value terms. Belgium accounted for 43.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 29.2%, and France for 14.0%, with a combined share of 86.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports not rendered poultry fat to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

The United Kingdom's imports of not rendered poultry fat declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. The country imported a total of 19 tonnes, constituting a decline of 52.5% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 99.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 81.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Ireland and Germany consistently accounted for 88.2% of total imports in kind of not rendered poultry fat to the United Kingdom, indicating a high degree of concentration alongside a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of not rendered poultry fat imports to the United Kingdom declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. Imports totalled 90 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a robust drop of 23.5% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 96.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 67.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Ireland, Germany, and France formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms of not rendered poultry fat to the United Kingdom. Ireland accounted for 48.3% of imports, Germany for 30.1%, and France for 11.0%, jointly representing 89.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021