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Rendered poultry fat market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, UK production of rendered poultry fat grew consistently from 50 416 t to 71 409 t, driving overall market volume upward despite some yearly fluctuations. The domestic market size expanded from 37 058 t to 70 836 t over the same period, indicating rising domestic consumption or utilization.

The market saw a notable contraction in 2020, when volume dropped to 24 544 t. This was primarily due to a surge in exports to 32 917 t coupled with lower imports of 3 255 t. The following years brought a rapid recovery, with market size jumping to 60 240 t in 2022 and 70 836 t in 2023 as exports normalized and production continued to climb.

Trade data for 2024 and 2025 points to continued activity, with imports rising to 6 815 t and exports to 22 426 t by 2025. While full market size figures for these years are not available, the sustained trade flows suggest an ongoing market for rendered poultry fat in the UK.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom held the third position globally in rendered poultry fat production.

Top producers of rendered poultry fat, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rendered poultry fat, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Rendered poultry fat production in the United Kingdom grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 60 884 tonnes, marking a 12.3% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 20.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	1.0%	12.3%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rendered poultry fat from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, the United Kingdom's cross-border shipments of rendered poultry fat declined. In 2021, exports totaled 25 951 tonnes, reflecting a significant decrease of 21.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 41.4%, with an annualized rate of 12.2%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 32 917 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 46.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.4%	46.5%	(21.2%)	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands was the overwhelmingly dominant market for the United Kingdom's rendered poultry fat exports in kind, accounting for 91.5% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of rendered poultry fat shipments from the United Kingdom abroad rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 30 882 thousand US dollars, a robust 39.9% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 153.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.8%	63.3%	39.9%	36.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the Netherlands led in export value terms, capturing 88.7% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rendered poultry fat to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 3 255 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 6 570 tonnes, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, the United Kingdom's rendered poultry fat import volume was 4 553 tonnes, indicating a sharp increase of 39.9% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 50.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.6%	(50.4%)	39.9%	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for the United Kingdom's rendered poultry fat imports in kind were Germany (47.3%), the Netherlands (18.4%), and Poland (17.0%), together representing 82.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of rendered poultry fat imports into the United Kingdom stood at 11 308 thousand US dollars, up by 54.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 117.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 29.6%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 13.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 63.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.2%	(13.9%)	54.9%	29.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, three key markets—Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 80.9% of the total import value of rendered poultry fat to the United Kingdom.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io