Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The Northern African pig fat market grew steadily between 2018 and 2020, with volume expanding from 182.1 thousand tons to 223.1 thousand tons. This increase was supported by rising domestic production, which reached 165.0 thousand tons in 2020, and robust imports averaging over 50 thousand tons per year.

A dramatic turnaround occurred from 2021 onward, as import volumes collapsed to 26.3 thousand tons in 2021 and just 1.0 thousand tons in 2022. This import contraction drove the total market size down to 152.8 thousand tons in 2022, despite production remaining above 150 thousand tons.

The market stabilized in 2023 at 158.6 thousand tons, with a modest recovery in imports to 6.0 thousand tons and production holding steady at 152.5 thousand tons.

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

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 Northern Africa, production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 165.0 tonnes, which is 5.1% higher than in 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 33.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during these years. From 2018 to 2020, exports varied dramatically, with a peak-to-trough difference of 44 times. In 2020, Northern Africa exported 41 kg of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, a sharp decline of 95.6% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 800 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 877.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the main market for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat exports from Northern Africa, accounting for 85.0% of total exports in kind. Other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports in value terms reached their highest point in 2018 and dropped to their lowest in 2017, with a 34-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies from Northern Africa amounted to 573 US dollars, showing a steep contraction of 85.4% year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 829 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3 266.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated the country structure of exports in value terms, accounting for 89.2% of total flows. Other destinations contributed relatively little.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, kg

After increasing for two years, Northern Africa's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat declined. In 2020, imports stood at 58 193 kg, a 4.0% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 41.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 60 607 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 40.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the almost exclusive supplier of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Northern Africa, taking 99.8% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The volume of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports into Northern Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 76 167 US dollars, marking a gain of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 52.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain dominated the country structure of imports in value terms, with a share of 98.9% of total flows.

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

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