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Rendered poultry fat market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The rendered poultry fat market in Ireland showed vigorous expansion from 2018 to 2020, with market volume rising from 3 045 metric tons to a peak of 7 294 metric tons.

Following a contraction to 6 401 metric tons in 2021, the market regained momentum, reaching 7 014 metric tons in 2022 and setting a new record of 8 332 metric tons in 2023.

Over the six-year period, the market more than doubled in size, supported by a consistent increase in domestic production, which grew from 2 994 metric tons in 2018 to 8 476 metric tons in 2023.

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 Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Ireland was among the world's leading producers of rendered poultry fat from 2017 to 2020, ranking 8th globally by production volume.

Top producers of rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Ireland's rendered poultry fat production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 7 294 tonnes, marking a 45.5% improvement compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production surged by 135 989.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1 008.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55 759.9%	67.5%	45.5%	1 008.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ireland's rendered poultry fat production value also rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 415 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp uptick of 80.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 87 590.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 857.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39 168.7%	23.5%	80.8%	857.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rendered poultry fat from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Ireland's volume of rendered poultry fat exports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 119.2 tonnes, showing a sharp gain of 171.0% over 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 599.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 91.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	154.4%	171.0%	91.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, China, and Australia were the main markets for Ireland's rendered poultry fat exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 49.8% of exports, China for 26.3%, and Australia for 23.8%, together representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2018 at 16.6 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 104.8 thousand US dollars, with a 6.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports constituted a 236.8% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 28.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.7%)	87.6%	236.8%	65.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the United Kingdom, Australia, and China—together accounted for 100.0% of Ireland's total rendered poultry fat exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rendered poultry fat to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 202.6 tonnes, with a 4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ireland imported a total of 119.2 tonnes, down by 41.2% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 195.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.8%	195.6%	(41.2%)	33.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium formed the key group of partners for Ireland's rendered poultry fat imports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 57.1% of imports, France for 19.3%, and Belgium for 14.2%, jointly representing 90.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Ireland's volume of rendered poultry fat imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 494.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 8.9% rise compared to 2019. Over the period 2017–2020, imports grew by 80.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.4%	16.2%	8.9%	21.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France consistently occupied leading positions in Ireland's imports of rendered poultry fat in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 42.7% of imports, Belgium for 26.7%, and France for 17.2%, together making up 86.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io