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Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in the United Kingdom

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in the United Kingdom rose consistently from 56 446 t in 2018 to 71 731 t in 2022, an increase of 27%. Growth was particularly strong in 2019, when the market expanded by 13%, and continued at a more moderate pace through 2021 and 2022.

After reaching its peak in 2022, the market contracted by 5.8% to 67 587 t in 2023. This downturn coincided with an 11% drop in domestic production, which fell to 58 509 t, while imports more than doubled from the previous year to 10 001 t, cushioning the overall market decline.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom maintained the 12th position globally in terms of production volume for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat.

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 65 375 tonnes, marking a 5.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 11.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	2.8%	5.2%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from the United Kingdom rebounded in 2021. Exports reached 3 590 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 33.0% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 69.8%, with an average annual decline of 32.9%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 2 700 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 56.3% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.3%)	(48.0%)	33.0%	(32.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the main destinations for the United Kingdom's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat were Belgium (32.9% of exports in volume), China (23.0%), and the Netherlands (11.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 67.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2021, the value of exported pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from the United Kingdom amounted to 6 434 thousand US dollars, representing a 154.9% increase compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 524 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 43.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.6%)	(43.7%)	154.9%	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the primary buyers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from the United Kingdom in value terms were China (35.5% of exports), Belgium (16.3%), and the Netherlands (12.0%). Collectively, these three countries made up 63.8% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat into the United Kingdom increased in 2021. Imports totaled 6 120 tonnes, reflecting a sharp rise of 33.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 37.4%, with an average annual decline of 14.5%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 4 575 tonnes, with the largest drop that year at 46.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	(46.4%)	33.8%	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, the largest suppliers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to the United Kingdom were the Netherlands (25.6% of imports in volume), Germany (25.3%), and Belgium (12.0%). Together, these three countries formed 62.8% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the value of imported pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat into the United Kingdom rose in 2021. Imports amounted to 8 797 thousand US dollars, showing a steep increase of 34.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 7%, equating to an average annual rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 6 537 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 21.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	(21.1%)	34.6%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the principal suppliers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to the United Kingdom in value terms were the Netherlands (22.8% of imports), Germany (22.3%), and Belgium (13.1%). Jointly, these three countries accounted for 58.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io