Cattle fat, unrendered production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 17,534 t of cattle fat, unrendered, the 20th largest in the world (0.51% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 13%. The record was 18,089 t in 2020.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 17,534 t
- World rank
- 20 of 158
- 10-year change
- +13%
- Record
- 18,089 t
- 2020
Cattle fat, unrendered in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.51%
- 0.50% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.13
- world 0.42
- 10-year change
- +13%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Colombia | 20,904 | 0.61% |
| 19 | Indonesia | 20,324 | 0.60% |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 17,534 | 0.51% |
| 21 | Bolivia | 17,471 | 0.51% |
| 22 | South Korea | 16,984 | 0.50% |
Map of world production of cattle fat, unrendered
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,534 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 17,140 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 16,609 | −4.0% |
| 2021 | 17,295 | −4.4% |
| 2020 | 18,089 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 17,153 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 16,364 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 16,202 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 15,870 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 15,865 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 15,502 | +11% |
| 2013 | 13,940 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 13,833 | −18% |
| 2011 | 16,773 | −2.4% |
| 2010 | 17,182 | +18% |
| 2009 | 14,523 | −6.6% |
| 2008 | 15,545 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 14,850 | −2.9% |
| 2006 | 15,300 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 14,329 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 13,745 | −0.7% |
| 2003 | 13,838 | −4.0% |
| 2002 | 14,420 | +16% |
| 2001 | 12,416 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 12,027 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 11,864 | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 11,209 | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 11,045 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 10,923 | +14% |
| 1995 | 9,614 | −1.2% |
| 1994 | 9,728 | −0.3% |
| 1993 | 9,755 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 80 of 83
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
Questions and answers
What is the production of cattle fat, unrendered in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 17,534 t in 2024, 0.51% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of cattle fat, unrendered?
Ethiopia ranked 20th 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 Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 18,089 t in 2020.
Does Ethiopia export or import cattle fat, unrendered?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 2,000), 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 Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.