In 2023, Spain led the European imports of rendered lard and other pig fat with a 22.47% share, while the Netherlands and France followed with 16.05% and 10.92% respectively. Notable year-on-year changes for 2023 included significant growth in Greece (24.97%) and Ireland (16.77%), as well as decreases in Denmark (-11.72%) and the United Kingdom (-9.26%). In the past five years, Poland and Slovakia show solid growth potential, while Belgium and Hungary experienced declines.
Future trends to consider include the potential for heightened imports from countries with rapidly increasing year-on-year variations, such as Greece and Portugal, as well as a focus on mitigating declines in already diminishing markets like Denmark and the United Kingdom.
Top countries in Import of Rendered Lard and Other Pig Fat Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 22.47 | 2023 | +0.32% | +2.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 16.05 | 2023 | +17.95% | +2.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.92 | 2023 | +0.22% | +8.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 9.45 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 8.64 | 2023 | -2.42% | -2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.54 | 2023 | -1.47% | +2.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.62 | 2023 | +1.5% | +3.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 4.58 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 4.57 | 2023 | -3.86% | -11.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 4.1 | 2023 | +39.52% | +24.97% | View data |
