Poultry fat market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the poultry fat market volume in Eastern Europe grew from 61.6 thousand tons to 83.7 thousand tons. This increase was driven by the expansion of capacities at major poultry farms and the launch of duck meat production at new facilities. Sanctions and external economic restrictions further stimulated domestic poultry meat output, raising the supply of fat as a by-product.

In 2021, the market contracted to 73.5 thousand tons despite stable production, as increased exports of poultry meat, including turkey, diverted more fat abroad. By 2022, market volume recovered to 83.6 thousand tons due to further capacity growth and the introduction of a GOST standard limiting fat content in chicken legs to no more than 20% of weight, which likely increased separate fat availability. However, in 2023 the market fell sharply to 63.8 thousand tons as production declined and exports of poultry fat surged, supported by rising international shipments of poultry meat.

In 2024, exports of poultry fat continued to rise, reaching 69.1 thousand tons, while imports were 20.7 thousand tons. Reductions in poultry meat production during some months of 2024 affected the market, maintaining the trend of growing exports.

Production poultry fat in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry fat, 2017-2020

Poultry fat production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 81,700 tons of poultry fat, representing a moderate increase of 6.0% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 37.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poultry fat production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 144.4 million US dollars, showing a robust advance of 23.1% over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 49.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 83.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 41.0%.

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

Exports poultry fat from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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In 2020, poultry fat exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached 17,065 tons, marking an 8.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 15%, with a CAGR of 4.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19,791 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 33.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 20.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of poultry fat from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were Germany (16.5% of exports in kind), the Netherlands (15.2%), and France (6.3%). However, their combined share was only 38.1% of total exports in kind, indicating a diversified export structure across multiple countries.

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, K $ US

Poultry fat exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 23,895 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant advance of 18.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 60.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 17.1%.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Germany (17.8% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (14.7%), and France (12.9%) together accounted for just 45.4% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 poultry fat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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The market showed volatility during these years. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 10,512 tons, with the largest decline of 28.7% recorded that year. By 2020, imports rebounded to 19,113 tons, an increase of 81.8% from the previous year, marking the peak for the period. This resulted in a 1.8-fold variation between the trough in 2019 and the peak in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of poultry fat in kind to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were not concentrated on a few key markets. Austria (16.8% of imports in kind), Germany (13.1%), and France (3.9%) together accounted for only 33.9% of total flows.

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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, imports fell to their lowest point at 11,063 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 19.0% recorded that year. By 2020, imports peaked at approximately 18,996 thousand US dollars, up by 71.7% from the previous year. This created a top-to-bottom ratio of 1.7 times between 2019 and 2020.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, imports of poultry fat in value terms to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were not heavily concentrated. Austria (19.3% of imports in value terms), Germany (12.0%), and France (7.4%) together captured only 38.8% of total 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