In 2023, China led the global demand for raw animal fats with 26.86 thousand metric tons, followed closely by the United States at 25.59 thousand metric tons. Germany and Brazil both displayed strong demand for raw animal fats, contributing 5.71 and 5.7 thousand metric tons respectively. Mexico, Poland, and the Philippines followed, with significant but smaller shares. Notable YoY changes included an increase of 1.49% for Poland and 1.25% for Argentina, while Russia and Japan experienced declines of 0.53% and 0.6% respectively.
Trends over the last two years have shown varied growth across countries, with Poland, Philippines, and Argentina exhibiting notable increases. Belgium and Ukraine saw significant declines, indicating a shift in regional demand. The CAGR over the past five years highlights a diversified pattern of growth, with countries like Thailand and Sweden showing substantial annual increases, while Uzbekistan and Chile faced contractions.
Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance in the market, potential shifts in demand in rapidly growing markets like Vietnam and Poland, and the overall impact of emerging sustainability and health trends on raw animal fats consumption globally.
- China: Leading with the highest demand
- United States: Close in demand to China
- Germany and Brazil: Significant but smaller shares
- Poland and Argentina: Notable YoY increases
- Russia and Japan: Declines in demand
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 26.86 | 2018 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 United States | 25.59 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 5.71 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Brazil | 5.7 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 3.42 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2.73 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Philippines | 2.72 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 2.07 | 2023 | -0.67% | -0.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 2.05 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Vietnam | 1.76 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.81% | View data |
