Animal Fat Market 2025

Industry Size, Emerging Trends, Regions, Growth Insights, Opportunities, and Forecast By 2033

Animal Fat Market by Type (Lard ,Tallow, Poultry Fat, Other), by Processing Method (Rendered Animal Fat, Non-Rendered Animal Fat), by Source (Cattlem, Pigs, Poultry, Fish), by Application (Food Processing, Animal Feed, Biofuel, Pharmaceutical, Other), and by Region – Global Share and Forecast to 2033

Region: Global | Format: Word, PPT, Excel | Report Status: Ongoing

Description

According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the Global Animal Fat Market size is expected to project a considerable CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2033. 

The animal fat market represents a major portion of the animal products industry because these fats find extensive use in all sectors from food processing to animal feeds and cosmetics to industrial manufacturing needs. The animal fats of lard, tallow and poultry fat originating from cows, pigs and poultry possess both wide application range and budget-friendly advantages. The food industry adopts animal fats for multiple purposes including food preparation and baking apart from using them as essential components in processed foods. Animal feed manufacturers utilize animal fats because these high-energy food elements accelerate the growth of livestock. Ongoing biofuel and soap and lubricant production involve the use of animal fats. Changes in consumption patterns and government regulations together with animal farming intensification rates and market-driven consumer trends define the market dynamics. The market will transform towards more sustainable production methods and different dietary fat sources because of rising health and environmental awareness. 

Definition of the Animal Fat

Animal fats consist of extracted tissue fat from mammalian animals and poultry species. The group contains three different animal fats including pig-derived lard and sheep and cattle-derived tallow together with poultry fat. The fats obtained from animals serve multiple industries such as food production and animal feed production yet also find applications in cosmetic manufacturing and biodiesel manufacturing because of their high energy value and adaptable nature.

Global Animal Fat Market Dynamics

Drivers: Increasing Demand in Food Processing

The animal fat market expands due to food processors require increasing amounts of animal fats for their operations. The market values animal fats found in lard and tallow because these substances provide both enhanced food flavors and improved texture and longer storage capabilities. Animal fats find application in cooking and baking since they provide essential properties for deep frying along with sautéing and pastry and snack production thanks to their high resistance to melting. Guiding principles for preserved ready-to-eat meals and frozen foods and packaged snacks entails adding animal fats to enhance taste and stability and create better mouthfeel. The growing market demand for processed convenience foods indicates animals fats continue having essential roles in these industries. Market expansion depends heavily on animal fats since their functional attributes together with sensory benefits keep health concerns about them from impeding their food industry usage. 

Challenges: Health Concerns

Excessive animal fat use creates major barriers for market expansion among animal fat products. Providing excessive amounts of saturated fats from animal sources creates a higher danger for cardiovascular diseases that result in heart disease and stroke manifestations. Consumer health worries about these health risks have made them more careful about their dietary choices which drives them toward plant-based oils as healthful alternatives. The rising consumer interest in low-fat heart-healthy and plant-based eating practices has reduced product demand which contains excessive animal fats mainly in processed food products. The market changes due to government regulations alongside health guidelines that recommend reducing saturated fat intake in consumer foods and industrial products. This health-driven transformation of consumer behavior challenges the animal fat market by demanding either new healthy options from producers or modifications in their existing products to meet changing customer demands. 

Scope of the Global Animal Fat Market 

The study categorizes the Animal Fat market based on Type, Processing Method, Application, Source at the regional and global levels.

By Type Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Lard
  • Tallow
  • Poultry Fat
  • Other 

By Processing Method Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Rendered Animal Fat
  • Non-Rendered Animal Fat

By Source Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Cattlem
  • Pigs
  • Poultry
  • Fish

By Application Industry Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Food Processing
  • Animal Feed
  • Biofuel
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Other

By Region Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • North America 
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe 
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Poland
    • Russia
    • The Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Czech Republic
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific 
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
    • Australia & New Zealand
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
    • Rest of South America
  • The Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
    • Northern Africa
    • Rest of MEA

Tallow segment accounts for the largest market share by Type

Based on the Type, the market is divided Lard ,Tallow, Poultry Fat, Other. Tallow are the dominant segment of the Animal Fat Market. The extensive industrial applications act as one factor increasing tallow's prevalence because it exists in all segments of food processing, animal feed, biofuels and industrial production. The use of tallow in deep frying and processed food production and baking is preferred because of its extended shelf life and high melting point together with its versatility properties. The animal feed production industry takes advantage of tallow because of its substantial energy content for boosting livestock development. Tallow has gained dominance in biodiesel production because its supply and cost performance surpass other vegetable oils in this sector. Numerous industrial capabilities make tallow a primary material for the production of soaps alongside its use in candles and manufacture of lubricants. The large beef industry presence in North America and Europe keeps the steady supply of tallow active in maintaining its top place within the international animal fat market.

North America accounted for the largest market share by Region

Based on the regions, the global market of Animal Fat has been segmented across North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, South America, and Asia-Pacific. The North America dominates the Animal Fat market. The region maintains high demand for animal fats between food processing and animal feed because of its large livestock farming activities and high consumption of processed foods. Animal fats produced in the United States mostly consist of lard and tallow which stem from its large cattle and poultry farming operations. The regional food processing sector depends substantially on animal fats because they provide essential cooking benefits as well as baking and flavor and texture improvement for processed food products. The animal fats market in North America continues to grow because biofuel producers increasingly use animal feedstock in their operations. The strong market demand for animal fats persists because saturated fat consumption benefits applications even though health risks have increased. The North American market supports animal fat industry expansion by its well-established regulatory system and sophisticated distribution infrastructure. The combination of factors drives the market dominance of animal fats across worldwide markets. 

Competitive Landscape: Global Animal Fat Market 

The competitive animal fat market features various important companies who distribute animal fat products obtained from livestock including cattle, pigs and poultry. Leading companies continue to innovate their products while practicing sustainable measures and expanding business operations through the food processing sector and animal feed market and cosmetic and biofuel industries for maintaining market competitiveness. 

Major players in the global Animal Fat market are: 

  • Bunge Limited
  • Cargill, Inc.
  • Colyer Fehr Tallow Pty Ltd.
  • Conagra Foods, Inc.
  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
  • Darling Ingredients, Inc.
  • International Foodstuff Company Holdings Limited (IFFCO)
  • Saria Se & Co. KG
  • Ten Kate Holding B.V.
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Associated British Foods PLC (ABF)
  • Baker Commodities, Inc.
  • Other Major Players

Recent Development 

  • In August 2023, Taranaki Bio Extracts launched Butler, which involves the company's beef bone broth and extracts range of ingredients for food manufacturers. It generally has a high protein content, collagen, glucosamine, and amino acids like glycine and proline.
     

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  • RE-PUBLISHED ON: JAN 2025
  • BASE YEAR: 2024
  • FORECAST PERIOD: 2025-2035
  • STUDY PERIOD: 2020 - 2035
  • COMPANIES COVERED: 15
  • COUNTRIES COVERED: 24
  • NO OF PAGES: 198

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