🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of pig and poultry fat: 2024 trade data
Imports of pig and poultry fat by the United Kingdom reached $39.1 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $88.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of pig and poultry fat by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.1M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $60.0M | 31.3K t |
| 2021 | $88.9M | 69.2K t |
| 2020 | $59.9M | 61.8K t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 50.6K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 42.8K t |
| 2017 | $61.6M | 67.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pig and poultry fat from
The largest suppliers were Poland (23%), Netherlands (18%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $9.0M | 23% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $7.0M | 18% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.2M | 16% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.2M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.0M | 13% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.6M | 9.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $880K | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $414K | 1.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $81K | 0.2% |
Types of pig and poultry fat under HS 1501
| 1501.10 | Pig fat: lard, other than that of heading 0209 and 1503 | 40% |
| 1501.90 | Poultry fat: other than that of heading 0209 or 1503 | 35% |
| 1501.20 | Pig fat: not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503 | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1501.
Average import price of pig and poultry fat
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 44% above the world average of $1.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports pig and poultry fat
The United Kingdom exported $16.2 million of pig and poultry fat in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Netherlands alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9.8M | 61% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $4.3M | 27% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $443K | 2.7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $114K | 0.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $69K | 0.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $65K | 0.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $22K | 0.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $22K | 0.1% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1501: Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503.
Pig and poultry fat trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of pig and poultry fat imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pig and poultry fat worth $39.1 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import pig and poultry fat from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Poland (23%), Netherlands (18%), Italy (16%).
What is the average import price of pig and poultry fat in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.16 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export pig and poultry fat?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported pig and poultry fat worth $16.2 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Spain, Ireland.
What is the HS code for pig and poultry fat?
Pig and poultry fat falls under HS heading 1501 (Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading pig and poultry fat with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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