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Tallow market in Southern Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The tallow market in Southern Europe showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. After a slight dip in 2019, market volume recovered to reach a peak of 261 thousand tons in 2021, then entered a downward trend, falling to 222 thousand tons by 2023.

This movement was driven by opposing forces in domestic production and imports. Local production expanded consistently from 190 thousand tons in 2018 to 218 thousand tons in 2022, before a modest correction in 2023. In contrast, import volumes collapsed from over 73 thousand tons in 2021 to just 28 thousand tons in 2023, which was the primary factor behind the overall market contraction during the latter part of the period.

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

Southern Europe's tallow production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 204.0 K t of tallow, marking a slight year-on-year increase of 3.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	4.4%	3.0%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Southern Europe's tallow output was valued at 184.8 M $ US, up by 29.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 22.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 142.8 M $ US, with the largest decline of 14.5% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(14.5%)	29.4%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 8 466 t and peaked in 2019 at 15 655 t, showing a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Europe's tallow export volume totaled 12 567 t, down by 19.7% from the previous year. The largest increase of 84.9% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.5%)	84.9%	(19.7%)	11.9%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. The Netherlands accounted for 13.0% of exports in kind, Turkey for 9.3%, and Nigeria for 1.7%, together representing only 24.0% of total flows. The remaining 76.0% was distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Tallow exports from Southern Europe have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 11 381 K $ US, marking a slight year-on-year gain of 0.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 54.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	51.6%	0.9%	15.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, tallow exports in value terms from Southern Europe were spread across many countries. The Netherlands accounted for 14.5% of exports in value terms, Turkey for 14.4%, and Nigeria for 2.3%, jointly representing only 31.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tallow to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Imported tallow volumes in Southern Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 56 423 t, a moderate decrease of 6.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 72 565 t. The largest decline of 17.2% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 0.6% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	(17.2%)	(6.1%)	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—France, Germany, and Austria—together accounted for 79.7% of total imports in kind of tallow to Southern Europe.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, imported tallow volumes in Southern Europe increased. In 2020, Southern Europe imported 42 510 K $ US of tallow, indicating a solid increase of 20.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22%, equating to an annualized rate of -8.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 35 308 K $ US, with the largest decline of 25.8% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	(25.8%)	20.4%	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France accounted for 60.1% of imports in value terms, Germany for 12.5%, and Austria for 5.9%, forming the core group of markets for imports in value terms and together representing 78.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io