Not rendered poultry fat market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not rendered poultry fat in Western Europe was initially shaped by its use in animal feed and as a feedstock for biofuels, with demand supported by the opening of new bio-refining capacity such as ENI's plant in Gela, Italy in 2019. A concurrent consumer trend toward plant-based proteins, however, exerted some downward pressure, contributing to a modest market contraction in 2019.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global poultry supply chains in 2020, leading to market adjustments. Market volume then surged to 176 thousand tonnes in 2021. This growth was reversed in 2022 when a net decline in French poultry production, driven by persistently high animal feed costs, reduced the availability of poultry fat. Recovery followed in 2023 as poultry production stabilized and slaughter volumes for species like fat ducks increased.

Factors influencing the market in 2024 included the expanding use of poultry fat for biofuels in Europe and significant investments in automation to increase processing capacity. New labeling regulations in Italy, requiring detailed voluntary information on animal welfare and antibiotic-free feeding for 76% of poultry production, alongside strong consumer preference for certified and sustainable products, continued to define the market's evolution.

Production not rendered poultry fat in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Western Europe produced 166.4 K t of not rendered poultry fat, marking a 1.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 167.9 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 2.2% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 14.5%.

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

Exports not rendered poultry fat from Western Europe

Exports in kind, t

Western Europe's exports of not rendered poultry fat declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 621 t, a 30.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 20.4%, with a CAGR of -7.3%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 2 486 t, which also saw the largest increase of 22.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were spread across numerous partner countries. Spain accounted for 16.8% of exports, the Philippines for 9.9%, and Poland for 5.9%, with these three countries together making up just 32.6% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of not rendered poultry fat exports from Western Europe was 2 111 K $ US, a sharp decline of 41.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 34%, with a CAGR of -12.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 602 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 24.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, not rendered poultry fat from Western Europe was exported to many different markets. The top destinations—Spain, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom—together represented only 25.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports not rendered poultry fat to Western Europe

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of not rendered poultry fat into Western Europe declined. In 2020, imports stood at 513 t, a sharp drop of 58.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 39.6%, with a CAGR of -15.5%. The maximum import volume was in 2019 at 1 236 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 28.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in kind was highly diversified. Hungary accounted for 6.3% of imports, Poland for 3.1%, and Greece for 2.1%, with these three countries together making up only 11.5% of total flows. The remaining 88.5% came from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, imports of not rendered poultry fat into Western Europe declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 891 K $ US, a slight decrease of 0.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 29.3%, with a CAGR of 9.0%. The peak value was in 2019 at 1 908 K $ US, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 21.1%.

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

In 2017-2020, the supplier portfolio for not rendered poultry fat to Western Europe was broad. Hungary contributed 10.2% of imports in value terms, Poland 5.9%, and Greece 4.1%, with these three countries together accounting for only 20.1% of total imports. Many other countries had smaller but notable shares.

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

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