> In 2024 South Korea produced 16,984 t of cattle fat, unrendered, the 22nd largest in the world (0.50% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/south-korea/

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# Cattle fat, unrendered production in South Korea

In 2024 South Korea produced 16,984 t of cattle fat, unrendered, the 22nd largest in the world (0.50% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 17,246 t in 1998.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202416,984 t
World rank22 of 158
10-year change+10%
Record17,246 t1998

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

## South Korea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.50%0.50% in 2014
kg per person0.33world 0.42
10-year change+10%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/ethiopia/) | 17,534 | 0.51% |
| 21 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/bolivia/) | 17,471 | 0.51% |
| 22 | **South Korea** | 16,984 | 0.50% |
| 23 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/tanzania/) | 16,656 | 0.49% |
| 24 | [Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/chad/) | 16,185 | 0.47% |

[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; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 16,984 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 15,836 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 15,148 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 13,954 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 13,357 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 13,128 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 12,807 | −0.7% |
| 2017 | 12,898 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 12,715 | −14% |
| 2015 | 14,826 | −3.6% |
| 2014 | 15,377 | −2.6% |
| 2013 | 15,790 | +10% |
| 2012 | 14,321 | +11% |
| 2011 | 12,852 | +13% |
| 2010 | 11,338 | −13% |
| 2009 | 12,990 | +15% |
| 2008 | 11,292 | +12% |
| 2007 | 10,052 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 9,180 | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 8,951 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 8,538 | −1.1% |
| 2003 | 8,630 | −11% |
| 2002 | 9,676 | −9.4% |
| 2001 | 10,676 | −24% |
| 2000 | 14,040 | −11% |
| 1999 | 15,718 | −8.9% |
| 1998 | 17,246 | +11% |
| 1997 | 15,515 | +36% |
| 1996 | 11,384 | +12% |
| 1995 | 10,144 | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 9,823 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 9,364 | +17% |
| 1992 | 7,987 | +32% |
| 1991 | 6,068 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 5,866 | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 5,739 | −29% |
| 1988 | 8,122 | −15% |
| 1987 | 9,536 | −0.1% |
| 1986 | 9,548 | +25% |
| 1985 | 7,615 | +35% |
| 1984 | 5,649 | +30% |
| 1983 | 4,335 | −1.9% |
| 1982 | 4,419 | −2.6% |
| 1981 | 4,539 | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 4,273 | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 4,062 | +19% |
| 1978 | 3,410 | +16% |
| 1977 | 2,936 | −14% |
| 1976 | 3,413 | −12% |
| 1975 | 3,886 | +55% |
| 1974 | 2,512 | +15% |
| 1973 | 2,181 | +18% |
| 1972 | 1,851 | +2.2% |
| 1971 | 1,812 | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 1,714 | +13% |
| 1969 | 1,521 | −7.5% |
| 1968 | 1,644 | +12% |
| 1967 | 1,467 | +8.6% |
| 1966 | 1,351 | −26% |
| 1965 | 1,814 | −15% |
| 1964 | 2,128 | +50% |
| 1963 | 1,423 | +28% |
| 1962 | 1,114 | +16% |
| 1961 | 964 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports9,131 t USD 8.8 m
Exporter rank10 of 61
Imports32 t USD 73,000
Importer rank62 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](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/)

## Questions and answers

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

South Korea produced 16,984 t in 2024, 0.50% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Korea ranked 22nd 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 South Korea changed?

It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 17,246 t in 1998.

### Does South Korea export or import cattle fat, unrendered?

In 2024 South Korea reported exports of 9,131 t (USD 8.8 m) and imports of 32 t (USD 73,000), 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 South Korea 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/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/australia/)[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/)
[All countries producing cattle fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/)

## Other products of South Korea

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/south-korea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-korea/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/south-korea/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-korea/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-korea/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/south-korea/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/south-korea/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/south-korea/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-korea/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/south-korea/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/south-korea/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-korea/)
[Agricultural production in South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-korea/)

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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