Pig offal market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Ukrainian pig offal market underwent a structural transformation as large-scale enterprises began consolidating their share, driven by the adoption of automation and modern technologies to counter resource and labor shortages. This shift, alongside the significant influence of state-owned companies on the pork sector, set the stage for the market. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains for feed and raised production costs, contributing to a contraction in the overall market volume to 41 171 t by that year.

The market rebounded in 2021, with volume growing to 44 629 t. This increase was primarily fueled by a sharp 23% rise in imports, which compensated for a domestic production shortfall. Government policy shifts, including the introduction of tax incentives for farmers on a simplified taxation system, provided additional support to the agricultural sector during this period.

Beginning in 2022, the full-scale war caused a severe market shock, leading to an estimated 10-12% reduction in pig herds and significant disruptions to logistics and labor supply. These factors, coupled with rising production costs, drove a sustained decline in market volume, which fell to 37 927 t by 2023. Despite ongoing challenges, the industry focused on further modernization, and new rules for product labeling and packaging were implemented to enhance quality control.

Production pig offal Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Ukraine was among the world's leading producers of pig offal from 2017 to 2020, ranking 19th globally by production volume.

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

In 2020, Ukraine produced 42 978 tonnes of pig offal, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 5.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, with a 4.5% decrease, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Pig offal production in Ukraine declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 43 478 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 10.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.6%.

Annual dynamics of production Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports pig offal to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

Pig offal exports from Ukraine increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Ukraine exported 6 838 tonnes, showing a strong increase of 10.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 21.3%, with a CAGR of 6.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 069 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the principal buyers of pig offal from Ukraine in volume terms were Hong Kong (25.9% of exports), Vietnam (22.7%), and Ghana (15.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 64.0% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Pig offal export volumes from Ukraine increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 6 917 thousand US dollars, up by 1.2% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 211 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 10.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of pig offal from Ukraine in value terms were Poland (29.6% of exports), Hong Kong (21.3%), and Vietnam (19.6%). Collectively, these three countries formed 70.5% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports pig offal in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, pig offal imports into Ukraine increased. In 2020, Ukraine imported 5 031 tonnes, up by 4.0% compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 837 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the dominant supplier of pig offal to Ukraine, accounting for 71.5% of total imports in volume terms, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Ukraine imported pig offal valued at 7 302 thousand US dollars, which is 0.8% above the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.8%, with a CAGR of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 302 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 2.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, imports of pig offal into Ukraine in value terms were largely oriented towards Brazil and Poland, whose combined share reached 92.4% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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