
U.S. - Animal Fats And Oils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
US Imports of Animal Fats Reach Lowest Level in March 2023 at $2.7M
U.S. Animal Fats Imports
In March 2023, the amount of animal fats and oils imported into the United States fell to 96 tons, reducing by -11.1% on the previous month. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 125% m-o-m.
In value terms, animal fats imports contracted significantly to $2.7M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 168% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $7.6M. From June 2022 to March 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Animal Fats in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
China | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Norway | 3.2 | 1.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
Germany | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | N/A | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
Japan | 0.3 | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | 0.4 | 0.4 | N/A | 0.4 | N/A | N/A | 0.5 | N/A | 0.4 |
United Kingdom | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Others | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | N/A |
Total | 6.5 | 2.8 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 3.3 | 7.1 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Imports by Country
China (46 tons), Norway (31 tons) and Germany (11 tons) were the main suppliers of animal fats imports to the United States, together accounting for 91% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, which accounted for a further 9%.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the biggest increases were in Japan (with a CAGR of +1.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, China ($861K), Norway ($787K) and Germany ($658K) appeared to be the largest animal fats suppliers to the United States, together comprising 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, which accounted for a further 14%.
Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +2.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
In March 2023, the animal fats price stood at $27,945 per ton (CIF, US), shrinking by -4.8% against the previous month. Over the period from March 2022 to March 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 42% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $33,533 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to March 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($59,722 per ton), while the price for China ($18,841 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the animal fats market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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