Poultry fat market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry fat market in Northern Europe saw its volume increase from 124 thousand tons in 2018 to 180.6 thousand tons in 2023. After a slight contraction in 2019 and a more notable drop in 2020, the market entered a phase of robust growth from 2021 onward. The expansion accelerated in 2022 and 2023, with the market size rising by over 20% in each of those years.

By 2024, the market environment was influenced by several defining trends. Government policies promoting renewable fuel standards are bolstering the use of poultry fat in biodiesel production. Technological advancements, including enzymatic rendering, have enhanced processing yields, while investments from major companies like Tyson Foods signal new capacity and player entry. Consumer demand for sustainable and nutritionally enriched poultry products also supports the utilization of poultry fat across animal feed, food processing, and cosmetic sectors.

Production poultry fat in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry fat, 2017-2020

In 2020, Northern Europe produced 136.8 thousand tons of poultry fat, marking a slight increase of 1.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 140.8 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 15.7% occurring that same year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, poultry fat production in Northern Europe rebounded in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 93.4 million US dollars, representing a 14.0% increase compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall production value decreased by 13.9%, averaging an annual decline of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 81.9 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 17.2% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports poultry fat from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Poultry fat exports from Northern Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 39 190 tons, up by 26.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 29 847 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 14.2% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands consistently served as the primary destination for poultry fat exports in kind, accounting for 71.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports from Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, the value of poultry fat exports from Northern Europe rose. In 2020, exports stood at 26 753 thousand US dollars, which is 41.6% higher than in 2019. Despite this recent growth, exports decreased by 13.8% overall between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized decline of 4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 18 892 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 38.6% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland remained the principal buyers of poultry fat from Northern Europe in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 65.9% of exports, Belgium for 12.5%, and Poland for 7.7%, collectively representing 86.1% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020

Imports poultry fat to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, poultry fat imports into Northern Europe declined. In 2020, imports stood at 13 077 tons, which is 28.2% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 217 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 39.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Poland were the leading sources of poultry fat imports in kind for Northern Europe. Germany accounted for 29.1% of imports, Ukraine for 21.6%, and Poland for 12.9%, together making up 63.6% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern Europe imported poultry fat valued at 16 784 thousand US dollars, representing a robust decline of 10.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 084 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 16 784 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 28.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands—collectively absorbed 59.2% of the total value of poultry fat imports into Northern Europe.

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

World map of product's imports to Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020