In 2024, Australia leads in global raw animal fats processing with 32.75 thousand metric tons, followed by the Netherlands and Hungary with 11.35 and 9.61 thousand metric tons, respectively. The United Kingdom and Germany also contribute significantly. From 2023 to 2024, notable increases were seen in Romania and New Zealand, with both countries experiencing a 2.38% rise. In contrast, the Netherlands and Germany saw decreases of 1.47% and 1.73%, respectively. Over the last five years, Australia exhibited a steady upward trend, while other countries like Argentina and Kenya showed no annual variation.
Future trends to watch in global raw animal fats processing include potential increases in production capacity in emerging markets like Romania and New Zealand, and the impact of sustainability initiatives and alternative protein sources on traditional fat processing industries.
Top countries in Raw Animal Fats Processing Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 32.75 | 2023 | +5.63% | +0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11.35 | 2023 | 0% | -1.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 9.61 | 2023 | +4.76% | +0.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 7.42 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Germany | 4.8 | 2023 | 0% | -1.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3.93 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 3.93 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Argentina | 3.49 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kenya | 3.06 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3.06 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
