Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The pig fat market in Eastern Europe saw steady production growth from 2018 to 2020, supported by the expansion and modernization of large state-owned and private agriholdings. New players entered the market, and government agricultural development programs further stimulated output. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and raised raw material costs, but state support measures helped maintain production stability, contributing to a rise in market volume.

Between 2021 and 2022, production capacity continued to expand with the launch of new processing lines, while new labeling requirements increased transparency for consumers. The geopolitical events of 2022, including sanctions, drastically reduced exports and prompted a focus on import substitution and domestic sourcing. This shift, along with heightened consumer preference for local and eco-friendly products, drove market volume to a peak of over 318 000 t. In 2023, the market adjusted, with volume declining to 289 600 t even as production edged upward.

In 2024, import and export flows remained below earlier levels, reflecting ongoing adjustments in trade patterns and sustained domestic production focus.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 161 thousand tons, then peaked in 2017 with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) produced 199 thousand tons of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, marking a modest 9.7% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 76.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 59.5 thousand tons, reflecting a 2.2% year-on-year decrease. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 64.5 thousand tons, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 5.8% and the largest increase in 2018 at 12.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 4.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was diversified, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position. Italy accounted for 4.8% of exports, Germany for 4.6%, and Uzbekistan for 3.1%, together representing just 12.5% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in value terms. In 2020, the region exported 76.9 million US dollars, which is 7.0% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 82.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 34.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 37.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017–2020 period, exports in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Germany accounted for 5.0% of exports, Hong Kong for 3.2%, and Italy for 3.1%, together representing only 11.3% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 103.9 thousand tons, which is 6.7% lower compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 26.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 26.8% of imports, Spain for 7.7%, and Chile for 6.2%, jointly representing 40.7% of total flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 59.3%.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) amounted to 127.0 million US dollars, marking a solid decrease of 15.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 149.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 4.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market base for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was wide. Germany accounted for 22.9% of imports, Chile for 10.9%, and Spain for 9.1%, jointly representing just 42.9% of total flows, with the remaining 57.1% shared by numerous other countries.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020