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Tallow market in France

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The French tallow market volume grew to 168 thousand tons in 2019, then gradually contracted over the following years, falling to 150 thousand tons by 2023. Production followed a similar pattern, peaking in 2020 before declining.

From 2022, severe drought and high input costs pressured beef cattle farmers, reducing herds and tightening domestic meat and tallow supply. This contributed to the market's contraction, even as growing demand for sustainable and biodegradable products supported tallow use in oleochemicals and biodiesel.

A slight drop in meat consumption, especially in foodservice, further reduced tallow demand in 2023. The market continues to be influenced by strong industrial demand from biodiesel and cosmetics, though high cattle prices and input costs keep pressure on domestic production.

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 France
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in France in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in France 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France 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 France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France 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 France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France 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 France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France 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 France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France 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 France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France 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 France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France 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 France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 France

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, France ranked as the 5th largest producer of tallow during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tallow production in France increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, France produced 235.0 K t of tallow, which remained virtually unchanged compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 16.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	15.4%	0.2%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of tallow in France was valued at 191.9 M $ US, representing a 29.5% gain year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 148.2 M $ US, with the largest decline of 7.4% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(7.4%)	29.5%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from France

Exports in kind, t

Tallow exports from France increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume totaled 70 975 t, marking a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	11.8%	3.4%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands consistently remained the main destinations for tallow exports in kind from France. Belgium accounted for 58.9% of exports, Spain for 18.5%, and the Netherlands for 17.1%, together representing 94.4% 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 France in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

France exported 57 966 K $ US worth of tallow in 2020, equivalent to a sharp uptick of 33.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 43 384 K $ US, with the largest decline of 10.3% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	(10.3%)	33.6%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands—together accounted for 93.8% of the total value of tallow exports from France.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tallow to France

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, tallow imports into France increased. In 2020, imports stood at 2 644 t, equivalent to a 21.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 38.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 173 t, with the largest decline of 36.4% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.8%)	(36.4%)	21.7%	(15.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the primary suppliers of tallow to France in kind. Belgium accounted for 29.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 18.7%, and the United Kingdom for 10.6%, jointly representing 59.1% 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 France in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, cross-border shipments of tallow into France increased. In 2020, France imported 3 464 K $ US worth of tallow, which is 52.9% greater than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 265 K $ US, with the largest decline of 34.6% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.6%)	(14.4%)	52.9%	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom led the structure of tallow imports into France in value terms. Belgium accounted for 32.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.8%, and the United Kingdom for 8.3%, together representing 58.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io