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Tallow market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Argentine tallow production began an upward trend in 2018, reaching 230.7 thousand tons that year, supported by the first export of refined bovine tallow-based fat to Morocco, which opened a new sales channel and encouraged further export development.

From 2021 onward, industrial tallow exports to Brazil for biodiesel use became a major driver, pushing export volumes from 42.7 thousand tons in 2020 to 134.3 thousand tons in 2023. This export boom diverted product away from the domestic market, causing internal market size to contract from 192.0 thousand tons in 2020 to 114.3 thousand tons in 2023.

Domestic market tensions, including control by specific groups and difficulties in supplying local biodiesel projects, further reinforced the shift toward exports, while regulatory updates such as changes to the Argentine Food Code and export duty rules adjusted the commercial framework.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 tallow in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina maintained the 6th position globally in terms of tallow production volume.

Top producers of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tallow production in Argentina grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 234.0 K t of tallow, marking a slight increase of 1.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 30.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	19.2%	1.4%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Argentina's tallow production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 137.9 M $ US, representing a robust rise of 23.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 20.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 90.0 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 21.4%, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, with a gain of 24.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	24.1%	23.5%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

Argentina exported 42 735 t of tallow in 2020, indicating a significant increase of 69.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 129.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.7%	(6.6%)	69.5%	31.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Uruguay were the leading destinations for Argentina's tallow exports in kind. Brazil accounted for 29.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 27.1%, and Uruguay for 18.5%. Together, these three countries represented 75.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2020, reflecting a 2.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Argentina exported tallow worth 25 184 K $ US, showing a steep rise of 106.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(2.7%)	106.3%	28.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Uruguay formed the core group of markets for Argentina's tallow exports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 28.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 27.1%, and Uruguay for 17.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 73.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tallow to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in import volumes during the period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2019, with a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina's tallow import volume reached 782 t, indicating a sharp decline of 81.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(81.6%)	(14.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner base for Argentina's tallow imports in kind was extremely narrow, with Uruguay alone responsible for 99.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest import value was in 2020, while the highest was in 2019, showing a 6.5-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Argentina's tallow import volume stood at 464 K $ US, down by 84.6% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(84.6%)	(18.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Uruguay acted as the main source for tallow imports to Argentina, consistently absorbing 99.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io