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Colombia: Rendered Pig Fat Market 2025

Rendered Pig Fat Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian rendered pig fat market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Rendered Pig Fat Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, exports of lard and other pig fat (rendered) from Colombia reduced dramatically to X kg, with a decrease of -81% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rendered pig fat exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X kg) was the main destination for rendered pig fat exports from Colombia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba stood at -45.9%.

In value terms, Aruba ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lard and other pig fat (rendered) exports from Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Aruba stood at -35.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rendered pig fat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Aruba.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Aruba amounted to +19.4% per year.

Rendered Pig Fat Imports

Imports into Colombia

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of lard and other pig fat (rendered) increased by 7.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 439%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rendered pig fat imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 194% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of rendered pig fat to Colombia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +48.8%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lard and other pig fat (rendered) to Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +46.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average rendered pig fat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 103%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -1.4% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Spain remains the largest rendered pig fat consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 34% of total volume. Moreover, rendered pig fat consumption in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, threefold. The Netherlands ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of rendered pig fat production in 2020 were the United States, Spain and Germany, with a combined 60% share of global production. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Canada and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 35%.
In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of rendered pig fat to Colombia.
In value terms, Greece emerged as the key foreign market for rendered pig fat exports from Colombia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Aruba, with a 15% share of total exports.
In 2016, the average rendered pig fat export price amounted to $2,660 per ton, surging by 76% against the previous year.
The average rendered pig fat import price stood at $1,267 per ton in 2020, surging by 6.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rendered pig fat market in Colombia. 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10115060 - Lard and other pig fat, rendered

Country coverage:

  • Colombia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Colombia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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