Pig offal market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The pig offal market volume in Eastern Europe showed modest changes from 2018 to 2020, moving from 253 thousand tons to 254 thousand tons. Underlying this relative stability was a consistent rise in domestic production, which grew from 288 thousand tons to 318 thousand tons, supported by a 6.8% increase in pig slaughter volumes in 2018. However, much of this additional output was directed abroad, as exports to CIS countries like Belarus expanded, limiting domestic supply growth. In 2020, broader global factors influenced trade flows, affecting import and export patterns.

A decisive shift occurred from 2021, with the market volume climbing sharply to 289 thousand tons and then to 325 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion was fundamentally driven by the strengthened position of local manufacturers, who increased production of frozen edible offal, notably in the Volga Federal District. A concurrent reduction in export volumes and a rise in imports channeled more product to the domestic market, significantly boosting available supply.

The market continued its ascent in 2023, reaching 360 thousand tons. This growth was fueled by robust export demand, particularly from China and Belarus, which incentivized higher production. Concurrently, evolving consumer preferences, including a rising share of ready-to-eat meals and semi-finished products, supported demand for offal as a raw material. Into 2024, export growth of over 30%, led by China, and sustained production increases indicate the continuation of these trends.

Production pig offal in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Pig offal production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 317.8 thousand tons of pig offal, representing a 5.6% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 28%, with an average annual decline of 10.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 288.4 thousand tons, which marked the largest decline of 34.6% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of pig offal production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 605 million US dollars, showing a 5.7% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 42.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports pig offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Pig offal exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes reached 149.4 thousand tons, reflecting a 12.2% increase compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 34.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of pig offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in volume terms were Hong Kong (17.7% of exports), Germany (14.1%), and Italy (10.0%). However, even combined, these three markets accounted for just 41.8% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) exported 284.3 million US dollars worth of pig offal, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 8.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 291.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The data from 2017 to 2020 show that pig offal exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. Germany (26.4% of exports), Hong Kong (14.3%), and the Netherlands (9.0%) together accounted for only 49.6% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports pig offal to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Pig offal imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 2.8% less pig offal compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 89.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (24.2% of imports), Brazil (9.3%), and China (6.7%) were notable suppliers of pig offal to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, their combined share reached only 40.1% of total imports in volume terms, indicating that the supplier base was not dominated by a few key players.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Pig offal imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have declined for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, import value amounted to 383.7 million US dollars, representing a 12.2% reduction from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 2.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 473.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the period from 2017 to 2020, pig offal imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms were relatively evenly distributed among suppliers. Germany (24.9% of imports), China (18.5%), and Portugal (5.9%) together accounted for only 49.2% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020