🇺🇸 United States imports of pig and poultry fat: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $60.0 million of pig and poultry fat in 2024 (66.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 154 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.6 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 | $60.0M | 66.7K t |
| 2023 | $76.0M | 64.9K t |
| 2022 | $77.6M | 54.7K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 32.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 25.7K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 31.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 36.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 29.6K t |
Where the United States imports pig and poultry fat from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $43.0M | 72% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $12.7M | 21% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.8M | 6.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $406K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $27K | 0% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $3K | 0% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3K | 0% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $2K | 0% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $1K | 0% |
Types of pig and poultry fat under HS 1501
| 1501.20 | Pig fat: not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503 | 76% |
| 1501.10 | Pig fat: lard, other than that of heading 0209 and 1503 | 21% |
| 1501.90 | Poultry fat: other than that of heading 0209 or 1503 | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1501.
Average import price of pig and poultry fat
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports pig and poultry fat
Exports of pig and poultry fat by the United States reached $56.0 million in 2024 (33.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 82 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (41%), Canada (19%), Guatemala (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $23.1M | 41% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $10.5M | 19% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $7.4M | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.2M | 9.3% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $3.1M | 5.5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $794K | 1.4% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $545K | 1% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $479K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States: questions
What is the value of pig and poultry fat imported by the United States?
The United States imported pig and poultry fat worth $60.0 million in 2024 (66.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import pig and poultry fat from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (72%), Brazil (21%), Mexico (6%).
What is the average import price of pig and poultry fat in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.16 per kg.
Does the United States export pig and poultry fat?
Yes. The United States exported pig and poultry fat worth $56.0 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Guatemala.
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 States?
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