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

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig fat free of lean meat in Argentina began a gradual expansion from 109 thousand tons in 2018, as pork started to gain popularity in the traditionally beef- and poultry-focused diet, supported by its nutritional attributes and taste. This growth gained momentum in 2020 when the pork sector achieved its first trade surplus since 1992, reflecting stronger production and domestic consumption aided by greater supply chain integration and cost reductions from trade opening.

Market volume continued its upward climb through 2021 to 2023, rising by over 17 thousand tons across the three years and reaching 134.5 thousand tons by 2023.

By 2024, per capita pork consumption in Argentina had doubled since 2012, reaching 17 kg, driven by shifts in eating habits, increased output, and competitive prices. Early in the year, the government's move to allow exports of all beef cuts altered competition within the meat sector, while a global decline in Chinese pork imports redirected Argentine export opportunities toward markets such as Côte d'Ivoire, Uruguay, and Georgia.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 9th globally in the production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Argentina's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 116.1 thousand tons, marking a 4.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 15.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	1.5%	4.1%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, t

Argentina's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 311 tons, a 58.4% drop year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 78.6%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 40.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 187 tons. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a 65.8% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 50.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.5%	(65.8%)	(58.4%)	(40.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was by far the main buyer of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Argentina, making up 95.3% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during these years. From 2018 to 2020, the difference between the highest and lowest points was 8.6-fold. In 2020, Argentina exported 298 thousand US dollars worth of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, a 49.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The peak value was in 2018 at 2 551 thousand US dollars. The most substantial drop was in 2019, with a 76.9% decline, while the largest rise was in 2018, at 38.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.1%	(76.9%)	(49.3%)	(45.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina's export revenue from pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat was heavily reliant on Russia, which accounted for 94.7% of total exports in value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Imports in kind, t

Argentina's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 287 tons, down 45.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 79%, corresponding to an annualized reduction of 40.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	(60.5%)	(45.4%)	(40.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Argentina's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in volume, representing 93.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Argentina's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 519 thousand US dollars, a 30.1% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 75.9%, with an annualized rate of 37.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.8%)	(57.1%)	(30.1%)	(37.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Denmark dominated Argentina's import structure in value terms for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, consistently contributing 91.2% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io