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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig fat in Kyrgyzstan reached 995.5 t in 2018, supported by a rising pig population in the region and growing demand for domestic rendered fat. A sustained decline began in 2019 as a continued reduction in the regional pig herd created a raw material shortage, shrinking the market to 793.9 t. The outbreak of African swine fever in 2020 further curtailed pork and fat production, pushing volume down to 725.6 t, while epizootic issues and economic problems in 2021 further constrained the raw material base, leading to a market size of 620.7 t.

A sharp drop of 26% followed in 2022, with the market falling to 458.3 t, primarily due to a shift in consumer preferences toward less fatty meats, which reduced demand for pig fat. Global factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions, also affected supplies and prices. By 2023, the decline moderated to 8.7%, bringing the market to 418.3 t, influenced by a decreasing pig population in Kazakhstan and the ongoing impact of sanctions and currency fluctuations, despite increased meat production within Kyrgyzstan and policy measures to support the industry.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 Kyrgyzstan, the production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 721 tonnes, marking a 7.7% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 932 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 16.3% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, at 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

According to industry analysis, Kyrgyzstan did not export any pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat between 2017 and 2020.

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

Imports in kind, t

Kyrgyzstan's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes stood at 5 tonnes, representing a year-on-year decline of 63.8%. From 2017 to 2020, imports plummeted by 99.9%, averaging an annual decrease of 89.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kyrgyzstan's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat were primarily sourced from Switzerland, which accounted for 93.7% of the total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into Kyrgyzstan has decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 13 thousand US dollars, down 59.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import values dropped by 99.4%, with an average annual decline of 81.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland was the leading supplier of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Kyrgyzstan in value terms, holding an 84.9% share of total imports, while other countries made up the remainder.

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

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