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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig fat in Middle Africa contracted between 2018 and 2020, with volume falling from 15.5 thousand tons to 14.3 thousand tons. This decline coincided with a reduction in domestic production, which dropped by over 1,000 tons during the same period.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2021, pushing the market volume to 16.1 thousand tons and exceeding pre-contraction levels. After a year of stabilization in 2022, growth resumed in 2023, with the market reaching nearly 16.8 thousand tons. This later expansion was accompanied by a significant rise in imports, which more than doubled to 462 tons in 2023.

Over the full period from 2018 to 2023, the market demonstrated resilience, ending with a net growth of approximately 8.6% despite the intermediate downturn.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Middle Africa

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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

Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat production in Middle Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 14 171 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 15 214 tonnes, marking a 2.6% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with production dropping by 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Middle Africa

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There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2017, volumes varied by a factor of 14.7. In 2020, Middle Africa's pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports totalled 0.2 tonnes, representing a significant decrease of 93.2% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, the Bahamas, and Spain remained the main buyers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Middle Africa, accounting for 26.8%, 21.0%, and 17.6% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries formed 65.4% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 10.8 times. In 2020, pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from Middle Africa amounted to 0.5 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep decline of 90.7% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Norway, and Panama consistently remained the main destinations for exports in value terms, accounting for 52.1%, 18.9%, and 11.1% of exports in value, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 82.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Middle Africa

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The volume of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into Middle Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 124.9 tonnes, which is 26.1% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 23.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 251.7 tonnes, marking a 54.3% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with imports dropping by 32.9%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Spain led the ranking of suppliers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Middle Africa, accounting for 45.2%, 11.5%, and 7.9% of imports in kind, respectively. Their combined share reached 64.7% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Middle Africa's volume of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 351.3 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt decrease of 41.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 53.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 22.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 797.1 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.8% increase from 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Spain, and France consistently remained the main destinations for imports in value terms, accounting for 45.5%, 14.8%, and 13.9% of imports in value, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 74.2% of total import flows.

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

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