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Tallow 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 tallow market showed steady growth from 2018 to 2021, expanding from 993 thousand tons to 1,117 thousand tons. This rise was supported by growing consumer preference for natural and biodegradable ingredients in the cosmetics industry, which increased demand for tallow as a sustainable alternative. Even despite logistics disruptions and labor shortages during the pandemic in 2020, which slowed the pace of growth, the market continued to expand.

After peaking in 2021, market volume fell to 1,077 thousand tons in 2022. The decline was driven by a combination of high inventory levels and weakening consumer demand during the summer, which temporarily outweighed steady demand from the biofuels sector. In 2023, the contraction accelerated, and the market dropped to 984 thousand tons, returning to below 2018 levels.

Throughout the period, demand for tallow in biofuel production remained a key driver, supported by environmental initiatives. Additionally, tighter European regulations on animal by-products encouraged companies to invest in advanced processing technologies to enhance quality and compliance.

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. 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 tallow in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's tallow production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Europe produced 1 080 K t of tallow, reflecting a slight uptick of 1.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	3.0%	1.8%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Europe's tallow output was valued at 948.3 M $ US, representing a solid improvement of 16.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 15.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 815.8 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(4.6%)	16.3%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's tallow export volume has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Europe exported 339.7 K t of tallow, amounting to a small gain of 2.0% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 321.9 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 14.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.2%)	3.5%	2.0%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland stood out as the main buyer of tallow from Europe, accounting for 0.8% of total exports in kind.

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 a two-year drop, Europe's tallow exports have increased. In 2020, exports stood at 298.4 M $ US, constituting a rise of 16.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 256.3 M $ US, while the largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	(4.2%)	16.4%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland and Turkey remained the key destinations for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 1.3% 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 tallow to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported approximately 295.4 K t of tallow in 2020, showing a modest increase of 9.1% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 55.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 50.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.8%	(5.2%)	9.1%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—Uruguay and Argentina—were the primary sources for imports in kind of tallow to Europe, with a combined share of 5.9% of total flows.

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

After a two-year decline, Europe's imported tallow volumes have increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 258.5 M $ US, constituting an increase of 13.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 227.0 M $ US, while the largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	(4.3%)	13.9%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Uruguay (4.7% of imports in value terms), Argentina (2.4% of imports in value terms), and Brazil (0.7% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms, together representing 7.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io