Pig offal market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. pig offal market volume grew from 616.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 675.1 thousand tons in 2020. This increase was supported by government policies that encouraged offal consumption due to its high nutritional value and potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming.

After reaching a peak in 2020, the market volume declined over the next three years, falling to 600.0 thousand tons by 2023. During this period, the nose-to-tail dining trend gained momentum in the food service sector, increasing demand for offal dishes, while manufacturers expanded their fresh and frozen product categories in major retail channels.

Technological advancements in processing and packaging, along with a sustained consumer focus on sustainability, affordable protein, and reducing food waste, continued to shape the market landscape into 2024.

Production pig offal in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the second-largest producer of pig offal from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Pig offal production in the United States grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 850.3 K t, marking a 2.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of pig offal production in the United States fell. In 2020, production was valued at 2 494 M $ US, a decline of 13.6% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, the value increased by 9.2%, averaging 3.0% per year. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 2 886 M $ US, with the largest annual increase of 23.6% recorded in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports pig offal from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, pig offal exports from the United States decreased. In 2020, exports totaled 202.2 K t, a moderate drop of 8.0% from 2019. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 219.7 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 6.8% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong were the leading markets for U.S. pig offal exports by volume. Mexico accounted for 55.3% of exports, China for 19.9%, and Hong Kong for 6.3%, together making up 81.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of pig offal exports from the United States declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 593.0 M $ US, a significant decrease of 22.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 2.7%, averaging a 0.9% annual decline. The peak value was in 2019 at 763.6 M $ US, with the largest increase of 20.5% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Mexico, and Hong Kong were the top markets for U.S. pig offal exports by value. China represented 33.4% of export value, Mexico 32.9%, and Hong Kong 9.2%, collectively accounting for 75.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports pig offal to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of decline, pig offal imports into the United States increased. In 2020, imports reached 27.0 K t, up 7.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 24.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 25.1 K t, which also experienced the largest drop of 21.2% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, China, and Denmark were the main suppliers of pig offal to the United States by volume. Canada contributed 46.1% of imports, China 28.5%, and Denmark 4.4%, together representing 79.0% of total import volume.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of pig offal imports into the United States fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 99.2 M $ US, a sharp decrease of 18.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value dropped by 55.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Canada, and Australia were the largest suppliers of pig offal to the United States by value. China accounted for 42.8% of import value, Canada for 20.3%, and Australia for 8.3%, together making up 71.4% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020