What is the exact definition of lard?

Lard is the rendered fat of pigs, classified as pig fat and distinct from other animal fats.

How should lard be stored to maintain quality?

Lard should be kept in a cool, dry environment, preferably refrigerated, and protected from strong odors to prevent oxidation.

What basic processing steps are used to produce lard?

Lard is produced by rendering pig fat, which involves heating the raw fat to melt it, separating impurities, and then cooling the clarified fat.

Lard

Lard is pig fat that has been rendered for use as a cooking and baking ingredient. It is classified as a rendered animal fat product distinct from other pig fat categories.

Prices, specifications and international trade for lard under HS 150110, 150100.

Lard Price

$1,288USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Lard Historical Unit Values

Lard is quoted in USD/t at DEU. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Lard Exports and Imports

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Germany led reported lard exports in 2025, at $40.5M.

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Lard Facts and HS Code

Lard belongs to rendered products within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 150110, 150100.

Lard HS Code

Product type	Raw
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Rendered products — Protein and dairy
HS codes	150110, 150100
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	DEU

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Lard Questions

What is the exact definition of lard?: Lard is the rendered fat of pigs, classified as pig fat and distinct from other animal fats.
How should lard be stored to maintain quality?: Lard should be kept in a cool, dry environment, preferably refrigerated, and protected from strong odors to prevent oxidation.
What basic processing steps are used to produce lard?: Lard is produced by rendering pig fat, which involves heating the raw fat to melt it, separating impurities, and then cooling the clarified fat.