Rendered lard and other pig fat market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for rendered lard and other pig fat in Czechia experienced a sharp contraction in 2019, falling to 7 130 т from 10 898 т the previous year. Over the following years, consumption showed a fluctuating recovery, reaching 9 208 т by 2022 before another dip in 2023 and a rebound to 9 521 т in 2024.

In value terms, the market told a different story, with steady growth from 7 780 тыс. долл. in 2018 to 17 980 тыс. долл. in 2022. This increase occurred despite volatile physical volumes, indicating a significant rise in unit prices or a shift toward higher-value products. After peaking in 2022, the market value eased slightly to 16 613 тыс. долл. in 2024.

Looking at the full period from 2018 to 2024, the market’s physical size ended close to its starting point, but its monetary value more than doubled, reflecting changing cost structures or consumer preferences within the sector.

Production rendered lard and pig fat in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of rendered lard and other pig fat in Czechia has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 8 310 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 60.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 65%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 033 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, showing no change at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Czechia's production of rendered lard and other pig fat has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4 002 tonnes, representing a solid 22.3% increase over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 24.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports rendered lard and pig fat from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Czechia exported 1 079 tonnes of rendered lard and other pig fat in 2021, up by 6.1% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 101.7%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 2.2%. Import levels varied by 2.1 times between the low in 2018 and the high in 2021.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the structure of exports in kind was characterized by Slovakia's dominance, accounting for 89.3% of total flows, alongside a number of smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of rendered lard and other pig fat from Czechia declined. In 2021, exports totaled 1 426 thousand US dollars, down by 5.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 94.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 24.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 513 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 69.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in value terms was dominated by Slovakia, which accounted for 86.0% of total flows, with other destinations playing relatively minor roles.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports rendered lard and pig fat to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's import volume of rendered lard and other pig fat has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 5 695 tonnes, up by 13.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 30.5%, with an average annual decline of 11.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 920 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 39.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for imports in kind were Slovakia, Germany, and Denmark, which together accounted for 80.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of rendered lard and other pig fat imports into Czechia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6 982 thousand US dollars, up by 46.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 100.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Denmark, and Slovakia were the largest suppliers of rendered lard and other pig fat to Czechia in value terms, accounting for 33.7%, 25.9%, and 17.2% of imports, respectively. Together, they formed 76.8% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021