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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Australia experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2022. Volume started at 20,202 t in 2018, declined to 19,393 t the following year, then recovered to 20,897 t by 2021 before a modest contraction to 20,254 t in 2022.

Market volume expanded to 20,998 t in 2023, a growth supported by a 1.4% increase in the gross value of pigs slaughtered, signaling stronger pig meat output. This production uplift occurred even as Australian consumers increasingly sought leaner cuts and healthier protein options, a trend that tempered demand for fatty products. In subsequent years, import volumes rose sharply, reaching 2,437 t in 2024 and 2,895 t in 2025, while exports stayed low. During this period, the broader meat industry continued to emphasize sustainable farming practices and health-conscious offerings, shaping the competitive environment for pig fat.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Australia ranked 27th globally in the production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2018-2021

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2018-2021

Australia's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 18 994 tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 4.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 17 053 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

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

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 5 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2021 with 348 tonnes, representing a 69-fold difference. In 2021, exports surged by 332.1% year-on-year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 88.0%, and the biggest increase was in 2020 at 1 492.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the Philippines, Vietnam, and New Zealand were the core export destinations, accounting for 84.1% of total export volumes. The Philippines led with 62.0%, followed by Vietnam at 14.1%, and New Zealand at 8.0%.

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

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values followed an unstable pattern. The lowest was in 2019 at 12 thousand US dollars, and the highest in 2021 at 382 thousand US dollars, showing a 31-fold gap. In 2021, export value increased by 2.0% compared to 2020. The largest decline was in 2019 at 74.5%, while the biggest jump was in 2020 at 2 949.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Japan were the top buyers by value, together making up 81.4% of total exports. The Philippines accounted for 35.6%, Papua New Guinea for 24.8%, and Japan for 21.0%.

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

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat stood at 2 251 tonnes, a moderate rise of 4.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports increased by 7.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.4%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 2 345 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Canada were the primary sources for imports by volume, jointly representing 84.8% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Australia's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat by value declined in 2021, totaling 3 066 thousand US dollars, down 3.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 58.4%, averaging 16.6% per year. The peak was in 2020 at 3 172 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 39.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands and Canada dominated as suppliers by value, together accounting for 85.9% of total imports, while other destinations held smaller shares.

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

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021