> In 2024 Australia produced 155,386 t of cattle fat, unrendered, the 5th largest in the world (4.55% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.2%.

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# Cattle fat, unrendered production in Australia

In 2024 Australia produced 155,386 t of cattle fat, unrendered, the 5th largest in the world (4.55% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.2%. The record was 159,698 t in 2015.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024155,386 t
World rank5 of 158
10-year change−0.2%
Record159,698 t2015

## Cattle fat, unrendered in Australia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Australia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total4.6%5.0% in 2014
kg per person5.82world 0.42
10-year change−0.2%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/brazil/) | 334,288 | 9.8% |
| 4 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/argentina/) | 250,186 | 7.3% |
| 5 | **Australia** | 155,386 | 4.6% |
| 6 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/pakistan/) | 103,214 | 3.0% |
| 7 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/mexico/) | 87,641 | 2.6% |

[Full ranking of 158 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/)

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

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 155,386 | +16% |
| 2023 | 134,090 | +18% |
| 2022 | 113,350 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 113,625 | −11% |
| 2020 | 127,508 | −13% |
| 2019 | 145,909 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 138,513 | +12% |
| 2017 | 124,117 | −11% |
| 2016 | 138,960 | −13% |
| 2015 | 159,698 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 155,709 | +10% |
| 2013 | 141,544 | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 129,122 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 127,741 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 127,716 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 126,383 | −1.5% |
| 2008 | 128,300 | −1.4% |
| 2007 | 130,137 | −0.9% |
| 2006 | 131,299 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 125,416 | −1.1% |
| 2004 | 126,774 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 119,854 | −4.4% |
| 2002 | 125,385 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 124,734 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 119,274 | −1.1% |
| 1999 | 120,632 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 117,315 | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 108,618 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 104,682 | −3.3% |
| 1995 | 108,205 | −1.2% |
| 1994 | 109,488 | −0.1% |
| 1993 | 109,549 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 107,452 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 105,574 | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 100,604 | +12% |
| 1989 | 89,489 | −6.1% |
| 1988 | 95,263 | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 91,243 | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 83,095 | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 78,601 | −2.6% |
| 1984 | 80,717 | −13% |
| 1983 | 92,573 | −2.1% |
| 1982 | 94,572 | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 88,032 | −6.2% |
| 1980 | 93,864 | −22% |
| 1979 | 121,080 | −7.6% |
| 1978 | 131,028 | +9.9% |
| 1977 | 119,268 | +8.0% |
| 1976 | 110,425 | +19% |
| 1975 | 92,818 | +17% |
| 1974 | 79,309 | −8.1% |
| 1973 | 86,277 | +23% |
| 1972 | 69,864 | +11% |
| 1971 | 62,832 | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 60,597 | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 56,086 | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 54,257 | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 52,721 | −7.1% |
| 1966 | 56,780 | −7.8% |
| 1965 | 61,577 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 60,079 | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 55,716 | +16% |
| 1962 | 48,237 | +25% |
| 1961 | 38,575 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports12,911 t USD 19.4 m
Exporter rank8 of 61
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cattle fat, unrendered in Australia?

Australia produced 155,386 t in 2024, 4.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Australia rank in the world for production of cattle fat, unrendered?

Australia ranked 5th of 158 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 21.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of cattle fat, unrendered in Australia changed?

It fell by 0.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 159,698 t in 2015.

### Does Australia export or import cattle fat, unrendered?

In 2024 Australia reported exports of 12,911 t (USD 19.4 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### 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 Australia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/argentina/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/pakistan/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/mexico/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/united-kingdom/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/japan/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/new-zealand/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/russia/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/canada/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/south-africa/)
[All countries producing cattle fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/)

## Other products of Australia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/australia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/australia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/australia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/australia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/australia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/australia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/australia/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/australia/)[Chick peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/chick-peas/australia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/australia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/australia/)
[Agricultural production in Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/australia/)

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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