Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig fat in Africa saw a slight contraction from 118.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 117.1 thousand tons in 2020. This was influenced by the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak, which disrupted poultry trade and affected related meat sectors, and later by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that strained supply chains. From 2021, the market entered a clear growth phase, reaching 129.1 thousand tons in 2023. The recovery and subsequent expansion were supported by shifting consumer preferences, including promotional efforts highlighting lean pork as a healthy protein source.

In value terms, the market experienced a sharp decline from 316.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 245.7 million in 2019, a drop that coincided with the depreciation of the South African rand affecting export price competitiveness. Values fluctuated in the following years, reaching 280.5 million in 2020 before settling at 240.2 million by 2023, reflecting ongoing price adjustments and competitive pressures within the broader meat industry.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

Production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Africa produced 112.3 K t, representing a 1.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 115.5 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Africa reached 276.0 M $ US, marking a 14.6% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 240.8 M $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 23.2%. In contrast, 2018 saw the highest value at 313.5 M $ US, with the largest increase of 25.9%.

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

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Africa

Exports in kind, t

The export market demonstrated significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 58 t, which represented a 76.9% decline from the previous year. By 2019, exports surged by 167.7%, but in 2020 they fell to 118 t, a 23.8% decrease compared to 2019. Overall, exports fluctuated dramatically, with a 4.3-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain accounted for 7.3% of exports in kind, Brazil for 0.9%, and Special Categories for 0.6%. Together, these three represented 8.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed considerable fluctuations throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 157 K $ US, which marked a 73.0% decline. In 2019, values rebounded with a 108.1% increase, but in 2020 they fell to 289 K $ US, down 11.2% from the previous year. The market experienced a 3.7-fold variation between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Africa's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Spain accounted for 3.2% of export value, Brazil for 2.0%, and Italy for 1.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented just 6.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Africa

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 4 930 t, reflecting a 10.7% year-over-year growth. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 264 t, which saw a 19.8% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with 36.4% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany accounted for 32.4% of imports in kind, Spain for 30.1%, and France for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 72.3% of total imports, forming the primary destinations for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Africa.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 936 K $ US, which represented a 21.0% decline. In 2019, values peaked at 5 145 K $ US with a 75.3% increase, but in 2020 they fell to 4 774 K $ US, down 7.2% year-over-year. The market showed a 1.8-fold variation between the 2019 peak and the 2018 trough.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain accounted for 28.7% of import value, Germany for 25.6%, and France for 12.5%. Together, these three markets formed the main cluster for imports in value terms, representing 66.7% of total flows.

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

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