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Tallow market in Northern Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Europe" region includes following countries:

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the tallow market in Northern Europe demonstrated a clear upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023, rising from 184 thousand tons to nearly 245 thousand tons. This growth was not linear, however, with a temporary setback in 2020 when the market volume dipped below 190 thousand tons before accelerating again in the following years.

Underlying this expansion was a fundamental shift in trade flows. While domestic production remained relatively stable around 290-300 thousand tons annually, a sharp and sustained decline in exports—from 177 thousand tons in 2018 to 71 thousand tons in 2023—freed up substantial supply for the domestic market. Concurrently, import volumes also fell, but this reduction was outweighed by the export contraction, leading to a net increase in available tallow within the region.

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 Northern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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 Northern 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

Northern Europe's tallow production rebounded in 2020 after two years of contraction. Output reached 299.5 K t, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 293.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 0.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(0.5%)	1.9%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern Europe's tallow production value recovered in 2020 following two years of decline. The output was valued at 232.2 M $ US, representing a significant 26.3% year-over-year increase. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 183.9 M $ US, while the largest drop was in 2018 at 18.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.6%)	(2.4%)	26.3%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Tallow exports from Northern Europe declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 155.5 K t. This represents a moderate 7.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	(4.4%)	(7.9%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany were the primary markets for Northern Europe's tallow exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 55.4% of exports, Belgium for 15.4%, and Germany for 10.0%, collectively representing 80.9% 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 Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Northern Europe's tallow export value increased in 2020 after two years of decline, reaching 120.6 M $ US. This represents a 14.0% rise compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 105.7 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 23.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	(6.3%)	14.0%	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany remained the dominant markets for Northern Europe's tallow exports in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 79.4% 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 Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tallow to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, tallow imports to Northern Europe stood at 43.6 K t, representing a 43.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest import level was recorded in 2019 at 76.5 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 17.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 37%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.4%)	17.0%	(43.1%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Northern Europe imported tallow from numerous countries. Even the largest sources—Germany, Uruguay, and the Netherlands—collectively represented only 22.2% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, tallow imports to Northern Europe reached 35.1 M $ US, marking a 31.4% year-over-year decrease. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value declined by 38.3%, equating to an annualized decrease of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	5.2%	(31.4%)	(14.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Northern Europe sourced tallow from a diverse range of markets. Even the top three suppliers—Uruguay, Germany, and Argentina—together accounted for only 28.9% 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 Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io