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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Seychelles grew by 35% to 67 814 kg. This initial expansion was driven by the entry of new food importers in 2018, such as Arc Distribution Seychelles and Blue Ocean Traders, which improved the supply chain and availability of imported pork products.

Market volume continued to increase, reaching 102 765 kg by 2022, supported by consistent growth in imports which peaked that year. This period of growth occurred alongside government policies focused on sustainable fisheries management, which shaped the broader food sector landscape.

In 2023, the market contracted sharply by 37% to 65 239 kg as imports fell by over half. This decline coincided with the commercialization of locally farmed white shrimp by the state-owned Island Development Company and a growing consumer demand for value-added seafood products, which likely diverted consumption. Imports showed a partial recovery to 39 697 kg in 2024, a year marked by continued national efforts to promote aquaculture and seafood production.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Seychelles saw a second consecutive year of growth in the production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat. In 2020, production reached 24 300 kg, marking a significant 10.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 36.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 17 480 kg. That year also saw the largest decline of 2.0%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 26.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Seychelles in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

According to industry reports, there were no exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Seychelles between 2017 and 2020.

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

Imports in kind, kg

Seychelles experienced a third consecutive year of growth in imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat. In 2020, imports totaled 46 881 kg, up 2.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 6 300.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 300.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland were consistently the top sources for imports in kind. Belgium accounted for 35.0% of imports, Denmark for 27.2%, and Poland for 11.1%, together making up 73.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Seychelles recorded a third straight year of growth in the value of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat imports. In 2020, imports were valued at $US, representing a 26.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 5 108.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 273.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Belgium, and Brazil were the leading sources for imports in value terms. Denmark contributed 31.3% of import value, Belgium 21.2%, and Brazil 13.6%, collectively accounting for 66.0% of total import flows.

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

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