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Tallow market in Greece

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Greek tallow market volume expanded from 13 570 tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 14 501 tonnes in 2020. This increase was accompanied by a significant rise in import volumes during those years.

After 2020, the market entered a period of contraction, with consumption falling to 13 011 tonnes by 2023. The decline in overall market size coincided with a sharp reduction in tallow imports, while domestic production levels remained steady.

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 Greece
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Greece 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. 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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece 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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece 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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece 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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece 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, 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, 2018-2024
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 Greece

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece ranked 30th globally in tallow production.

Top producers of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Greece produced 12 700 tons of tallow, a decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3.1%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	0.8%	(2.3%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's tallow output was valued at 44 295 thousand US dollars, down 3.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 44 020 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 45 744 thousand US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2018 at 3.7%, and the largest increase in 2019 at 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	3.9%	(3.2%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from Greece

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece exported 4 tons of tallow, a sharp reduction of 13.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.3%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 32.2%, and the largest increase in 2019 at 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.2%)	14.9%	(13.4%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom dominated the geographical structure of Greece's tallow exports in kind, accounting for 94.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Greece exported tallow worth 13 thousand US dollars, a strong decline of 14.1% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 32.6%, averaging an annual decline of 12.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 33.8%, and the largest increase in 2019 at 18.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.8%)	18.5%	(14.1%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom almost entirely determined the geographical structure of Greece's tallow exports in value terms, with a share of 95.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tallow to Greece

Imports in kind, t

Greece's tallow imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 805 tons, marking a dramatic rise of 46.2% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 5 116%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 273.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 845.8%	83.3%	46.2%	273.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main suppliers of tallow to Greece in kind were the Netherlands (30.6% of imports), Belgium (27.4% of imports), and Romania (14.0% of imports), together comprising 72.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. From 2017 to 2020, the peak-to-trough amplitude was 9 times. In 2020, tallow deliveries to Greece amounted to 1 894 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sudden rise of 92.2% relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 15.9%, and the largest increase in 2018 at 458.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	458.2%	(15.9%)	92.2%	108.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the key sources for Greece's tallow imports in value terms were the Netherlands (25.6% of imports), Belgium (21.6% of imports), and Germany (11.8% of imports), together accounting for 59.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io