Market research

Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Central America, 2026

Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Central America

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:
English Русский
+5
  • English Русский 中文 Español Français Português Deutsch

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500
  • Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
  • Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
  • Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
  • Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase
Best if you know exactly what you need
Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600
  • Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
  • Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
  • Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
  • More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis
Ideal for regular data users
View pricing plans

"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Central American market for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat increased in volume from 118.3 thousand tons to 170.9 thousand tons. Domestic production rose steadily each year, reaching 134.5 thousand tons by 2023, while imports showed significant volatility.

Market volume jumped by 26% in 2023 to 170.9 thousand tons, driven primarily by a surge in imports to 36.9 thousand tons. This followed a period of import fluctuations, including a peak of 11.4 thousand tons in 2021. Globally, major pork‑exporting regions like Spain reported strong trade performance and highlighted the role of halal certification for certain exports, which may have influenced trade flows and availability.

In 2024, imports remained elevated at 41.9 thousand tons, indicating continued reliance on foreign supply. Broader industry trends, including growth in the global chilled and frozen meat market linked to urbanization, provided context for the region's import activity.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Central America
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    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. 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Central America's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 125.4 K t, marking a 2.9% rise from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year4.3%4.7%2.9%4.0%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Central America

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Export levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 135-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Central America's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat totaled just 6 t, representing a sharp contraction of 99.3% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 824 t, while the largest percentage increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 532.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year532.9%26.1%(99.3%)(61.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the primary buyer of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Central America, accounting for 82.4% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. Export volumes peaked in 2019 and dropped to their lowest point in 2020, with a 120-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from Central America was 9 K $ US, down by 99.2% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 033 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 351.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year351.4%100.2%(99.2%)(57.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Japan was the main export partner in value terms, holding a 79.7% share of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Central America

Imports in kind, t

The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 14.1-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Central America's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat amounted to 3 824 t, reflecting a substantial increase of 38.5% from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 518 t, and the largest decline occurred that same year, with a drop of 92.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(92.9%)9.6%38.5%(52.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two key markets—Canada and the United States—dominated imports in volume terms, together making up 98.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import volumes varied 6.3 times from the high in 2017 to the low in 2018. In 2020, the value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into Central America totaled 7 997 K $ US, indicating a sharp increase of 27.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 371 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that year, with a decrease of 84.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(84.2%)16.6%27.7%(38.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Canada and the United States were the two key markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 98.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Related Reports

Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in South Korea

Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in South Korea

2026-03-27

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

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

2026-03-27

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

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

2026-03-27

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

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

2026-03-27

Poultry meat and offal market in Central America

Poultry meat and offal market in Central America

2026-03-27

Pork market in Central America

Pork market in Central America

2026-03-27

Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Central America

Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Central America

2026-03-27

Goat meat market in Central America

Goat meat market in Central America

2026-03-27

Why Choose Us?

Only Verified Data

We provide data exclusively verified by trusted sources and our proprietary validation algorithms.
Сompetitors offer unverified rough estimates, which can differ greatly from reality and therefore cannot be reliably used for decision-making

No Hidden Costs or Separate Fees

All critical data is included in our reports at no extra cost (e.g. top importers and exporters)
Competitors charge separately for essential sections, making their final reports significantly more expensive compared to ours

Smarter Subscription Pricing

Our subscription plans are among the best on the market, offering excellent value and flexibility
Competitors typically set significantly higher prices while offering fewer features and more limited data access

Contact Our Team

Submit your inquiry using the form below — our team will get back to you within 24 hours.

Contact Us

Let us know how we can assist you

By clicking "Submit", you accept our Privacy Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage your preferences or learn more in our Privacy Policy.