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Pig offal market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK pig offal market volume fell from 51 158 t in 2018 to 30 278 t in 2020, followed by a sharp recovery to 47 157 t in 2021.

After 2021, the market contracted again, reaching 28 813 t by 2023. During this later period, consumer trends including the rising popularity of nose-to-tail dining and greater awareness of food waste reduction supported demand, while major companies like JBS Food expanded their geographical presence through acquisitions.

In 2023, the market saw a modest decline, with sustained consumer shifts towards affordable, nutrient-dense protein sources and sustainability trends continuing to influence the sector.

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 offal in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the world's 12th largest producer of pig offal, solidifying its position among the global leaders in this sector.

Top producers of pig offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pig offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Pig offal production in the United Kingdom grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 80 356 tonnes, marking a 5.2% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 11.7%, which translates to 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 offal from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, the United Kingdom's pig offal exports fell in 2021. Shipments totaled 49 323 tonnes, a significant 21.2% drop from 2020. Looking at the full 2018-2021 span, exports increased by 49.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.2%. The peak was in 2020 at 62 572 tonnes, while the largest annual surge occurred in 2019 with a 57.6% rise.

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	57.6%	20.0%	(21.2%)	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Denmark were the top buyers of UK pig offal by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 36.0% of exports, Ireland for 18.2%, and Denmark for 12.0%. Together, these three countries made up 66.1% of total export volumes.

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 value of pig offal exports from the United Kingdom rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 74 712 thousand US dollars, up 4.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 35.7%, averaging a 10.7% annual growth rate.

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	12.2%	16.1%	4.2%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Denmark led as the primary destinations for UK pig offal exports by value. The Netherlands held a 36.4% share, Ireland 10.0%, and Denmark 9.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 55.9% 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 offal to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

Pig offal imports into the United Kingdom declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 16 123 tonnes, a slight 2.0% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 31.3%, with an average annual rate of 9.5%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 16 997 tonnes, with the largest annual increase that year at 38.4%, while the biggest drop was in 2020 at 3.2%.

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	38.4%	(3.2%)	(2.0%)	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Ireland, and France were the main suppliers of pig offal to the United Kingdom by volume. Germany contributed 39.2% of imports, Ireland 20.7%, and France 8.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.6% of total import volumes.

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

The value of pig offal imports into the United Kingdom fell for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 35 901 thousand US dollars, an 8.6% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value dropped by 11.0%, averaging a 3.8% annual decline. The peak was in 2019 at 40 865 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase that year at 1.4%.

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	1.4%	(3.9%)	(8.6%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Germany, and Ireland were the leading sources of pig offal imports by value for the United Kingdom. China accounted for 37.1% of import value, Germany for 20.4%, and Ireland for 18.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 76.0% 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