Rendered poultry fat market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The rendered poultry fat market in Northern Europe contracted from 51 260 tons in 2018 to 36 437 tons in 2020, then expanded rapidly to reach 83 111 tons by 2023. This recovery represented a 128% increase from the 2020 low, with the most pronounced growth occurring in 2022 and 2023.

Domestic production rose consistently over the period, from 61 451 tons to 81 673 tons, providing a foundation for market growth. Trade movements amplified these changes: exports climbed until 2021, then fell by nearly half in 2022, freeing up supply for domestic consumption. Imports also played a role, with a sharp rise in 2023 adding 20 070 tons to the market.

Early 2024 data indicates a rebound in exports to 31 880 tons and sustained import levels around 19 496 tons, suggesting ongoing volatility in cross-border flows.

Production rendered poultry fat in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

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

In 2019, production of rendered poultry fat in Northern Europe declined by 1.4%. However, in 2020, output rebounded to 63,253 tonnes, marking a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 19.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%. The most significant growth occurred in 2018, when production surged by 15.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, the value of rendered poultry fat production in Northern Europe fell by 10.0%. The following year, in 2020, output value recovered to 42,990 thousand US dollars, representing a 16.4% increase over 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 16.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Exports rendered poultry fat from Northern Europe

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Exports of rendered poultry fat from Northern Europe have grown for two consecutive years. In 2018, export volumes reached their lowest point at 19,697 tonnes, declining by 21.4% that year. The following year, in 2019, exports rebounded sharply with a 47.3% increase. By 2020, export volumes climbed to 38,990 tonnes, up 34.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 55.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 15.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands dominated Northern Europe's export market for rendered poultry fat in volume terms, accounting for 83.5% of total exports. Other markets played a more limited role during this period.

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

Export values for rendered poultry fat from Northern Europe have increased for two years running. In 2018, export value hit its lowest level at 13,142 thousand US dollars, dropping by 24.5% that year. By 2020, export value rose to 26,500 thousand US dollars, surging 49.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 52.3%, with an average annual increase of 15.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands remained the primary destination for Northern Europe's rendered poultry fat exports in value terms, capturing 80.7% of total export value. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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 rendered poultry fat to Northern Europe

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Import volumes of rendered poultry fat in Northern Europe showed volatility between 2017 and 2020. In 2017, imports hit their lowest point, while in 2019 they peaked at 17,054 tonnes, representing a 79.4% increase that year. The following year, in 2020, imports dropped to 12,174 tonnes, a sharp 28.6% decline from 2019. Overall, the difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2017 was 2.2 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and the Netherlands were the leading sources of rendered poultry fat imports to Northern Europe in volume terms. Germany contributed 34.2% of imports, Ukraine 28.8%, and the Netherlands 13.6%, together accounting for 76.6% of total import volumes.

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

After rising for two years, import values for rendered poultry fat in Northern Europe declined in 2020. In 2019, import value reached its highest point at 14,906 thousand US dollars, increasing by 65.2% that year. The following year, in 2020, import value fell to 13,349 thousand US dollars, down 10.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 57.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands formed the core sources of rendered poultry fat imports to Northern Europe in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.0% of import value, Poland for 18.9%, and the Netherlands for 17.2%, collectively representing 67.1% of total import value.

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

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