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Rendered poultry fat market in Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European rendered poultry fat market experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. A major expansion to 161 thousand tons in 2019 was supported by continued investment in poultry processing infrastructure and the emergence of new value-added segments, such as animal feed, which increased demand for the fat. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced out-of-home poultry consumption, lowering the market volume to 126 thousand tons due to supply chain disruptions and lower demand from the foodservice sector.

The market rebounded to 164 thousand tons in 2021 as poultry consumption returned to pre-pandemic dynamic levels. A further surge to a peak of 220 thousand tons occurred in 2022, driven primarily by substantial investments in rendering and purification technologies that enhanced production capacity. This period also saw a sharp rise in poultry imports, which increased the raw material available for fat processing. Subsequently, the market volume corrected to 142 thousand tons in 2023 amidst a stabilization of poultry production and sustained industry focus on product innovation and vertical integration strategies.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production rendered poultry fat in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's rendered poultry fat production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 233.5 K t, marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 15.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	0.2%	3.8%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Europe's rendered poultry fat production in value terms saw a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 256.1 M $ US, down by 16.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 308.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 24.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	24.1%	(16.9%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rendered poultry fat from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's exports of rendered poultry fat in volume terms rose significantly in 2020, reaching 164.1 K t, a 45.6% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 112.7 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 22.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(22.2%)	45.6%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Philippines was the top destination for Europe's rendered poultry fat exports in volume, accounting for 0.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Europe's rendered poultry fat exports in value terms rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 180.0 M $ US, up by 16.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 154.4 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	(3.6%)	16.6%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan and the Philippines were the primary destinations for Europe's rendered poultry fat exports in value, together making up 1.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rendered poultry fat to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's imports of rendered poultry fat in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 56.3 K t, a 15.5% rise from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16.7%, with an annualized rate of 5.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 44.4 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.2%)	9.6%	15.5%	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Europe's imports of rendered poultry fat in value terms turned upward. In 2020, imports reached 81.0 M $ US, an 8.3% increase year-over-year. Despite this, from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 8.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.8%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 74.8 M $ US, and the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 11.2%.

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