Pig offal market in China

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig offal in China contracted sharply in 2019, with volume falling to 1.9 million tons from 2.4 million tons the previous year. Following this downturn, the market stabilized in 2020 before entering a sustained recovery phase from 2021 onward, reaching 2.7 million tons by 2023.

The recovery was significantly supported by record-high meat production in the broader pork industry during 2023, which increased the availability of offal as a by-product of slaughter. This drove domestic output to 2.55 million tons and expanded overall market volume.

Market dynamics continued to evolve, with the development of hog futures providing companies with tools to manage price risks, while shifting consumer habits showed a growing preference for convenient frozen foods and high-protein diets, influencing demand patterns.

Production pig offal in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China maintained its position as the world's leading producer of pig offal.

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Pig offal production in China declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, China produced 1 810 K t of pig offal, marking a gradual reduction of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 24.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Pig offal production in China declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 19 048 M $ US, reflecting a moderate decrease of 7.7% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 37.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 31 265 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 34.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.7%.

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

Exports pig offal from China

Exports in kind, K t

Pig offal exports from China declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 88.2 K t, representing a loss of 8.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for China's pig offal exports in kind were Germany (23.2% of exports), the United States (20.6% of exports), and the Netherlands (11.6% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 55.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Pig offal exports from China declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 929 M $ US, marking a solid decrease of 12.3% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 31.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 358 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 22.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of China's pig offal exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Germany (21.6% of exports), Thailand (11.8% of exports), and Japan (10.1% of exports) together accounted for only 43.5% of total flows, with a long tail of smaller markets making up the remaining 56.5%.

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

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

Imports pig offal to China

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year reduction, foreign pig offal supplies to China increased. In 2020, China imported 166.8 K t of pig offal, up by 15.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 144.6 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (29.2% of imports in kind), Germany (14.0% of imports), and Australia (13.1% of imports) stood out as the main markets for China's pig offal imports, together representing 56.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The volume of pig offal imports to China increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 461 M $ US, which is 10.1% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 33.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (26.4% of imports in value terms), New Zealand (18.3% of imports), and Spain (10.7% of imports) consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of China's pig offal imports, jointly accounting for 55.4% of total flows.

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

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