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Tallow market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the tallow market volume in MERCOSUR grew steadily from 1 311 thousand tons to 1 410 thousand tons. This expansion took place amid an adverse international context and global financial tension, which affected market conditions in key member states like Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Starting in 2021, the market volume began a sustained contraction, falling to 1 326 thousand tons that year and dropping further to 1 055 thousand tons by 2023. A major driver was the sharp rise in exports, which surged in 2022 as the war in Ukraine boosted global commodity prices, redirecting supply abroad. The trend continued in 2023 with Bolivia's accession as a full MERCOSUR member and a new trade agreement with Singapore, which expanded export channels and further reduced domestic availability.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 MERCOSUR

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

MERCOSUR's tallow production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 463 K t of tallow, representing a modest increase of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	5.2%	0.7%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Tallow production in MERCOSUR has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 103 M $ US, reflecting a solid year-on-year rise of 14.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	11.6%	14.7%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

Tallow exports from MERCOSUR have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 139.1 K t, marking a strong advance of 17.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 16.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 111.6 K t, with the largest decline that year of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	6.2%	17.3%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of tallow exports was highly diversified. The Netherlands, Nigeria, and Mexico accounted for 17.4%, 6.1%, and 3.6% of exports in kind, respectively, totaling only 27.1% of total flows. The remaining 72.9% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Tallow exports from MERCOSUR have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 104.9 M $ US, showing an intense rise of 33.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 69.6 M $ US, with the largest decline that year of 15.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.9%)	12.8%	33.6%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for tallow in value terms. The Netherlands, China, and Nigeria accounted for 15.9%, 6.1%, and 5.5% of exports in value, respectively, together taking only 27.5% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tallow to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

There were noticeable fluctuations in tallow imports during the period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 42.2 K t, while the highest was in 2020 at 86.0 K t, reflecting a two-fold gap. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported 86.0 K t of tallow, which is 84.6% more than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.4%)	10.3%	84.6%	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States led the ranking of tallow suppliers to MERCOSUR, with a share of 8.5% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 33.3 M $ US, while imports peaked in 2020 at 70.6 M $ US, differing by 2.1 times. In 2020, MERCOSUR's tallow imports stood at 70.6 M $ US, showing an abrupt increase of 89.1% over the past year. The largest decline was in 2018, at 15.9%.

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