Poland: Rendered Pig Fat Market 2024

Rendered Pig Fat Market Size in Poland

For the third year in a row, the Polish rendered pig fat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption posted a temperate increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Rendered Pig Fat Production in Poland

In value terms, rendered pig fat production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Rendered Pig Fat Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of lard and other pig fat (rendered) exported from Poland reduced modestly to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, rendered pig fat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for rendered pig fat exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, rendered pig fat exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for lard and other pig fat (rendered) exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rendered pig fat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rendered pig fat export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rendered Pig Fat Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of lard and other pig fat (rendered) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rendered pig fat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rendered pig fat to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rendered pig fat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest rendered pig fat suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, the Netherlands, France, Finland, Belgium and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rendered pig fat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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