HS Code:
The 'Other pig fat' category (HS Code: 0209.10) includes pig fat, other than that of heading 0203, not rendered or otherwise extracted, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This category is distinct from lard and primarily encompasses raw or minimally processed pig fat used in various industries, including food production, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It serves as an important raw material in many countries for traditional food preparations and industrial applications.
Total Trade Volume
1.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
320,000 metric tons
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
250,000 metric tons
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
180,000 metric tons
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
150,000 metric tons
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
100,000 metric tons
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand in processed food industries
Increased exports from major pork-producing countries like Germany and Spain to meet demand for traditional and processed foods in Asia and Eastern Europe
2021-2022
Shift toward alternative fats
Growing interest in plant-based fats and synthetic alternatives is slightly reducing demand in developed markets, though traditional uses persist
2020-2022
Sustainability concerns in production
Pressure on exporters to adopt sustainable and ethical farming practices is influencing trade policies and consumer preferences, particularly in the EU
2022
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary regulations for pig fat imports to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), requiring additional certifications from exporting countries.
March 2023
This has led to temporary delays in trade from affected regions, increasing costs for exporters outside the EU and benefiting intra-EU trade.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement eased restrictions on pork and pig fat exports to China, boosting trade volumes from the United States.
January 2023
US exporters have seen a 10% increase in trade volume to China, impacting global supply chains and competition with European exporters.
Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in key producing regions of Eastern Europe and Asia have disrupted supply chains, reducing export volumes temporarily.
Late 2022
Prices for pig fat have risen globally due to supply shortages, benefiting unaffected exporters like the Netherlands and Germany.