What is the definition of pork back fat, unrendered?

It is pig subcutaneous fat free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and may be fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.

How should pork back fat, unrendered be stored to maintain quality?

Keep it chilled or frozen; if salted or in brine, store at refrigeration temperatures and protect from contamination.

What processing forms are allowed for this commodity?

The commodity can be supplied as fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, without any rendering or extraction steps.

Pork Back Fat, Unrendered

Pork back fat, unrendered is pig fat that contains no lean meat and is not subjected to rendering. It is supplied in various conditions such as fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, brined, dried or smoked.

Prices, specifications and international trade for pork back fat, unrendered under HS 020910.

Pork Back Fat, Unrendered Price

$1,540USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Pork Back Fat, Unrendered Historical Unit Values

Pork back fat, unrendered is quoted in USD/t at ESP. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Pork Back Fat, Unrendered Exports and Imports

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Spain led reported pork back fat, unrendered exports in 2025, at $155M.

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Pork Back Fat, Unrendered Facts and HS Code

Pork back fat, unrendered belongs to rendered products within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 020910.

Pork Back Fat, Unrendered HS Code

Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Category	Rendered products — Protein and dairy
HS codes	020910
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ESP

Production & Handling

Processing steps for pork back fat, unrendered include Removal from carcass, Chilling or freezing, Optional salting, brining, drying or smoking.

Production and Storage

Temperature regime	Chilled
Processing steps	Removal from carcass Chilling or freezing Optional salting, brining, drying or smoking

Uses & Risks

Pork back fat, unrendered is used in Animal feed, Soap and detergent manufacturing, and Biodiesel production.

End Uses

Animal feed
Used as a high‑energy ingredient in livestock feed
Soap and detergent manufacturing
Converted to tallow for soap production
Biodiesel production
Processed into fatty acids for biodiesel

Pork Back Fat, Unrendered Questions

What is the definition of pork back fat, unrendered?: It is pig subcutaneous fat free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and may be fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
How should pork back fat, unrendered be stored to maintain quality?: Keep it chilled or frozen; if salted or in brine, store at refrigeration temperatures and protect from contamination.
What processing forms are allowed for this commodity?: The commodity can be supplied as fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, without any rendering or extraction steps.