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

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, pig fat production in MERCOSUR increased consistently from 583.5 thousand tons to 768.5 thousand tons. The market size followed a similar upward path, growing from 588.1 thousand tons to 766.9 thousand tons over the same six-year period.

The expansion was reinforced in 2022 by the Argentine Food Code, which provided clear definitions and processing standards for meat products including pig fat, supporting product quality and market confidence. At the same time, a consumer shift towards transparently labeled and perceived healthier foods boosted demand for pure animal fats like lard, particularly among younger demographics.

Table of content

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

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

MERCOSUR's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 652.8 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 7.8% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	3.8%	7.8%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in MERCOSUR was valued at 833.0 million US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 15.3%, with an average annual rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 676.4 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 838.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 6.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 23.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	23.9%	(0.6%)	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from MERCOSUR have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 625 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 31.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 64.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 29.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.0%)	(10.0%)	(31.9%)	(29.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, China, and the Philippines were the core markets for exports in kind, accounting for 78.6% of total flows. Russia led with 59.5% of exports, followed by China at 14.4%, and the Philippines at 4.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from MERCOSUR reached 2 073 thousand US dollars, down by 37.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 65%, with an average annual rate of decline of 29.5%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018 at 48.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.1%)	7.4%	(37.2%)	(29.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Russia, China, and Belarus were consistently the main destinations for exports in value terms, together accounting for 75.0% of total flows. Russia held 55.8% of the value, China 17.3%, and Belarus 2.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, MERCOSUR's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat amounted to 7 409 tonnes, corresponding to a steep decline of 26.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 261 tonnes, and the highest in 2019 at 10 023 tonnes. The largest increase was in 2019, rising by 38.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.6%)	38.0%	(26.1%)	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Chile, and Denmark formed the main group of sources for imports in kind to MERCOSUR, with a combined share of 66.9% of total flows. Spain and Chile each accounted for 27.8%, while Denmark contributed 11.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into MERCOSUR reached 10 957 thousand US dollars, marking a robust drop of 17.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 847 thousand US dollars, and the maximum in 2019 at 13 239 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 24.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 68.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.4%)	68.7%	(17.2%)	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile, Spain, and Denmark remained the main markets for imports in value terms to MERCOSUR, jointly taking 67.4% of total flows. Chile accounted for 33.0%, Spain for 22.0%, and Denmark for 12.4%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io