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Tallow market in South-eastern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South-eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

Tallow production in South-eastern Asia reached 4.8 thousand tonnes in 2019 but then contracted steadily to 1.9 thousand tonnes by 2022, where it remained in 2023. The total market volume followed a similar downward path, declining from 10.1 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 4.2 thousand tonnes in 2023, supported by falling import levels which dropped from 8.5 to 4.7 thousand tonnes over that period.

The market dynamic shifted markedly in 2024 as imports jumped to 165.4 thousand tonnes. This surge was facilitated by a major increase in tallow output from China, which expanded the supply available for regional trade. Concurrent global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions further altered commodity flows into South-eastern Asia, contributing to the sharp rise in import volumes.

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, 2020-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2020-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South-eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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, 2020-2024
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 South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tallow, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tallow production in South-eastern Asia experienced a two-year rise before declining. In 2020, production reached 2 845 tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 40.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 23.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 806 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 24.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	24.6%	(40.8%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at just 2 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 1 236 tonnes in 2020, representing a dramatic 692-fold increase between these years. The 2020 export volume reflected an extraordinary year-over-year growth of 67,920.3%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 99.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.2%)	1.7%	67 920.3%	75.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the primary buyer of tallow from South-eastern Asia, accounting for 16.8% of total exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 22 times. In 2020, South-eastern Asia's tallow export value reached 1 001 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp reduction of 95.5% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22 194 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 93.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.9%	14.9%	(95.5%)	(53.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China led the list of buyers of tallow from South-eastern Asia, accounting for 15.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tallow to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

South-eastern Asia's tallow imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 8 534 tonnes, reflecting a substantial fall of 66.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 98.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 75.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.5%)	(92.4%)	(66.2%)	(75.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia and New Zealand remained the main suppliers of tallow to South-eastern Asia, with a combined share of 97.8% of total imports by volume. The remainder was fragmented across other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

South-eastern Asia's tallow imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 8 019 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp decline of 63.2% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 98.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -74.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.4%)	(90.8%)	(63.2%)	(74.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, New Zealand and Australia clearly dominated imports in value terms of tallow to South-eastern Asia, jointly accounting for 96.8% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io