> In 2024 Iran produced 132 t of buffalo fat, unrendered, the 19th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 54%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/iran/

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# Buffalo fat, unrendered production in Iran

In 2024 Iran produced 132 t of buffalo fat, unrendered, the 19th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 54%. The record was 765 t in 1998.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024132 t
World rank19 of 25
10-year change−54%
Record765 t1998

## Buffalo fat, unrendered in Iran, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Iran compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.08% in 2014
kg per person0.00world 0.05
10-year change−54%world +17%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17 | [Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/cambodia/) | 224 | 0.05% |
| 18 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/iraq/) | 212 | 0.05% |
| 19 | **Iran** | 132 | 0.03% |
| 20 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/malaysia/) | 51 | 0.01% |
| 21 | [Timor-Leste](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/timor-leste/) | 26 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 25 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/)

### Map of world production of buffalo fat, unrendered

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 132 | −27% |
| 2023 | 182 | −24% |
| 2022 | 241 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 240 | +41% |
| 2020 | 170 | +73% |
| 2019 | 98 | −39% |
| 2018 | 161 | −16% |
| 2017 | 191 | −15% |
| 2016 | 224 | −15% |
| 2015 | 264 | −8.7% |
| 2014 | 289 | +11% |
| 2013 | 260 | −62% |
| 2012 | 690 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 684 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 674 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 619 | −3.3% |
| 2008 | 640 | −7.8% |
| 2007 | 694 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 651 | +20% |
| 2005 | 542 | −10% |
| 2004 | 604 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 604 | +11% |
| 2002 | 542 | −29% |
| 2001 | 759 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 723 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 711 | −7.1% |
| 1998 | 765 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 738 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 702 | +96% |
| 1995 | 359 | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 335 | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 330 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 324 | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 318 | −17% |
| 1990 | 382 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 370 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 370 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 359 | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 353 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 347 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 335 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 330 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 324 | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 307 | +10% |
| 1980 | 278 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 254 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 254 | −2.3% |
| 1977 | 260 | −6.5% |
| 1976 | 278 | −3.8% |
| 1975 | 289 | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 272 | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 254 | −8.6% |
| 1972 | 278 | +9.4% |
| 1971 | 254 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 254 | −8.6% |
| 1969 | 278 | −7.6% |
| 1968 | 301 | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 295 | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 289 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 289 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 289 | +8.6% |
| 1963 | 266 | −12% |
| 1962 | 301 | +6.4% |
| 1961 | 283 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of buffalo fat, unrendered in Iran?

Iran produced 132 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iran rank in the world for production of buffalo fat, unrendered?

Iran ranked 19th of 25 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 63.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of buffalo fat, unrendered in Iran changed?

It fell by 54% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +17% for the world. The record was 765 t in 1998.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Iran is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/india/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/pakistan/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/china/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/egypt/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/nepal/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/vietnam/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/philippines/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/venezuela/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/myanmar/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/indonesia/)[Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/laos/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/thailand/)
[All countries producing buffalo fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-fat/)

## Other products of Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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