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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the pig fat market in CIS expanded from 164 thousand tons to 201 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by a significant increase in domestic production, which rose from 129 thousand tons to 193 thousand tons. The entry of new players and the launch of new processing facilities boosted output, while imports fell sharply from 41 thousand tons to 11 thousand tons, reflecting a strong shift toward import substitution.

State-owned agri-holdings and supportive government policies for the pork industry strengthened local producers. Legislative changes, including new labeling and quality requirements for animal fats, along with updated sanitary and phytosanitary norms, helped standardize the market. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 affected supply chains, but production continued its upward trend as companies modernized older facilities.

From 2021 onward, sanctions and geopolitical factors accelerated the decline in imports and spurred further investment in production modernization. Consumer preferences increasingly favored domestic products, sustaining internal demand. These developments, combined with the ongoing influence of large agricultural holdings, supported the market's steady growth to 201 thousand tons by 2023.

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

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

In the CIS, production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 165 K t, representing a 12.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 48.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 14.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat production in the CIS has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production was valued at 594.5 M $ US, showing a moderate rise of 7.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 453.5 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 11.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 21.9%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from the CIS showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.3-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 091 t, marking a decrease of 10.2% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 014 t, which also saw the largest increase of 234.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 31.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports in kind were Ukraine, Mongolia, and Vietnam. Together, they accounted for 35.1% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from the CIS has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 10 570 K $ US, up by 14.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 228.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 48.6%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Ukraine, Mongolia, and Vietnam were the top buyers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from the CIS in value terms. Ukraine led with 31.5% of exports, followed by Mongolia at 1.9% and Vietnam at 0.5%. Their combined share reached 33.9% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat into the CIS have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 20 376 t, down by 17.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 52.7%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 22.1%.

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

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position. Chile accounted for 30.7% of imports, Poland for 8.7%, and Germany for 8.3%. Together, these three countries made up 47.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to the CIS have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 26 475 K $ US, marking a strong decline of 18.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 48.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 19.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 51 757 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 1.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 37.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, Argentina, and Denmark accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms. Chile led with 38.2%, followed by Argentina at 7.5% and Denmark at 6.4%. Together, they comprised 52.0% of total import flows.

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

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