Product intelligence · HS 150210 · 2024 data

Tallow: other than those of heading 1503

Global exports of tallow: other than those of heading 1503 totalled $1,941,839,161 in 2024, a -19.0% change from the previous year. Traded by 98 countries across 852 bilateral corridors, with demand from 143 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$1.9B

-19.0% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+0.7%

5Y: +13.8%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.117

Volatility

Low

Score 12/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, tallow: other than those of heading 1503 trade exhibited significant decline, with global flows reaching $1,941,839,161 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +0.7% (five-year: +13.8%). The all-time peak of $2,588,035,117 was recorded in 2022; the current level is 25% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 48% of years recorded positive growth, indicating significant cyclicality with frequent contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-4.0% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.117). The three largest exporters — Australia ($443.6M), Brazil ($341.3M), and Canada ($269.2M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -2.1% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is concentrated (HHI 0.259). The three largest import markets are United States ($924.1M), Singapore ($279.7M), and Mexico ($119.4M). The largest importing market sources from 26 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Brazil → United States at $314.4M, representing 34.0% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for tallow: other than those of heading 1503 is 12 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $2,588,035,117 in 2022. Currently 25% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$970,045,956-21.0%
2016$1,027,200,111+5.9%
2017$1,225,947,640+19.3%
2018$1,108,112,949-9.6%
2019$1,016,910,231-8.2%
2020$1,260,338,124+23.9%
2021$1,903,843,473+51.1%
2022$2,588,035,117+35.9%
2023$2,396,601,898-7.4%
2024$1,941,839,161-19.0%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of tallow: other than those of heading 1503 in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for tallow: other than those of heading 1503.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for tallow: other than those of heading 1503, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1BrazilUnited States$314.4M+187.3%
2CanadaUnited States$214.0M-8.6%
3AustraliaUnited States$205.8M+20.6%
4AustraliaSingapore$181.8M-11.7%
5United StatesCanada$113.0M+10.6%
6United StatesMexico$94.4M-28.4%
7UruguayUnited States$71.9M+92.4%
8ArgentinaUnited States$55.1M+279.1%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.