Fat of pigs production by country
World production of fat of pigs reached 11.4 million t in 2024, up 9.2% over ten years. The largest producers were United States (29.7%), China (29.4%), Brazil (5.6%), together 65% of the world total.
- World production, 2024
- 11.4 million t
- 10-year change
- +9.2%
- Producing countries
- 143
- Largest producer
- United States
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of fat of pigs production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States I | 3,374,860 | 29.7% | +22% |
| 2 | China I | 3,347,520 | 29.4% | +0.6% |
| 3 | Brazil I | 635,412 | 5.59% | +68% |
| 4 | Russia I | 331,668 | 2.92% | +66% |
| 5 | Vietnam I | 217,924 | 1.92% | +56% |
| 6 | Philippines I | 193,940 | 1.71% | −16% |
| 7 | Canada I | 183,138 | 1.61% | +16% |
| 8 | Japan I | 151,905 | 1.34% | −0.1% |
| 9 | Argentina I | 139,252 | 1.22% | +78% |
| 10 | Mexico I | 132,017 | 1.16% | +46% |
| 11 | South Korea I | 98,311 | 0.86% | +21% |
| 12 | United Kingdom I | 60,682 | 0.53% | +11% |
| 13 | Taiwan I | 56,177 | 0.49% | −4.3% |
| 14 | Ukraine I | 41,431 | 0.36% | −9.5% |
| 15 | Thailand I | 38,144 | 0.34% | −0.9% |
| 16 | Colombia I | 35,746 | 0.31% | +123% |
| 17 | Malawi I | 26,704 | 0.23% | +328% |
| 18 | India I | 26,541 | 0.23% | +6.2% |
| 19 | Belarus I | 26,524 | 0.23% | +3.6% |
| 20 | Ecuador I | 26,418 | 0.23% | +41% |
| 21 | Chile I | 26,096 | 0.23% | +13% |
| 22 | Myanmar I | 24,265 | 0.21% | −60% |
| 23 | Serbia I | 21,593 | 0.19% | −6.4% |
| 24 | Nigeria I | 21,444 | 0.19% | +53% |
| 25 | Australia I | 20,164 | 0.18% | +30% |
| 26 | Burkina Faso I | 19,801 | 0.17% | −35% |
| 27 | Indonesia I | 17,670 | 0.16% | −47% |
| 28 | Uganda I | 17,229 | 0.15% | +77% |
| 29 | Peru I | 16,399 | 0.14% | +55% |
| 30 | Malaysia I | 14,669 | 0.13% | −37% |
| 31 | Switzerland I | 10,907 | 0.10% | −12% |
| 32 | Laos I | 10,521 | 0.09% | +59% |
| 33 | Mozambique I | 9,515 | 0.08% | +13% |
| 34 | Cambodia I | 8,162 | 0.07% | −11% |
| 35 | North Korea I | 7,992 | 0.07% | +10.0% |
| 36 | Angola I | 7,470 | 0.07% | +56% |
| 37 | Dominican Republic I | 7,075 | 0.06% | −11% |
| 38 | Bolivia I | 6,798 | 0.06% | +48% |
| 39 | Venezuela I | 6,700 | 0.06% | −36% |
| 40 | Papua New Guinea I | 5,190 | 0.05% | +3.4% |
| 41 | Norway I | 4,955 | 0.04% | −0.5% |
| 42 | Kazakhstan I | 4,860 | 0.04% | −50% |
| 43 | Paraguay I | 4,479 | 0.04% | +112% |
| 44 | Cameroon I | 4,119 | 0.04% | +24% |
| 45 | Hong Kong I | 3,923 | 0.03% | −18% |
| 46 | Haiti I | 3,198 | 0.03% | −3.7% |
| 47 | Costa Rica I | 3,056 | 0.03% | +17% |
| 48 | Ghana I | 2,918 | 0.03% | +43% |
| 49 | DR Congo I | 2,776 | 0.02% | +13% |
| 50 | Zambia I | 2,708 | 0.02% | +10% |
| 51 | Guatemala I | 2,372 | 0.02% | −2.5% |
| 52 | Panama I | 2,368 | 0.02% | −8.1% |
| 53 | Kenya I | 2,129 | 0.02% | +93% |
| 54 | Central African Republic I | 1,862 | 0.02% | +16% |
| 55 | Georgia I | 1,743 | 0.02% | +76% |
| 56 | Burundi I | 1,646 | 0.01% | +107% |
| 57 | Moldova I | 1,623 | 0.01% | −61% |
| 58 | Armenia I | 1,601 | 0.01% | +25% |
| 59 | Senegal I | 1,555 | 0.01% | +37% |
| 60 | Togo I | 1,515 | 0.01% | +43% |
| 61 | Tanzania I | 1,507 | 0.01% | +306% |
| 62 | New Zealand I | 1,496 | 0.01% | −13% |
| 63 | Cuba I | 1,262 | 0.01% | −91% |
| 64 | Benin I | 1,136 | 0.01% | +129% |
| 65 | Uruguay I | 1,092 | 0.01% | −30% |
| 66 | Jamaica I | 997 | 0.01% | +34% |
| 67 | South Africa I | 962 | 0.01% | +56% |
| 68 | Zimbabwe I | 927 | 0.01% | +72% |
| 69 | Côte d'Ivoire I | 808 | 0.01% | +78% |
| 70 | Nepal I | 784 | 0.01% | +104% |
| 71 | Timor-Leste I | 778 | 0.01% | −2.9% |
| 72 | Israel I | 732 | 0.01% | −29% |
| 73 | Puerto Rico I | 684 | 0.01% | −24% |
| 74 | Liberia I | 578 | 0.01% | −6.2% |
| 75 | North Macedonia I | 541 | 0.00% | +20% |
| 76 | El Salvador I | 540 | 0.00% | −13% |
| 77 | Honduras I | 533 | 0.00% | −45% |
| 78 | Rwanda I | 477 | 0.00% | −22% |
| 79 | Madagascar I | 445 | 0.00% | +32% |
| 80 | Iceland I | 444 | 0.00% | +4.2% |
| 81 | Namibia I | 418 | 0.00% | −4.6% |
| 82 | Albania I | 398 | 0.00% | −50% |
| 83 | Solomon Islands I | 389 | 0.00% | +3.5% |
| 84 | Singapore I | 371 | 0.00% | −63% |
| 85 | Macao I | 358 | 0.00% | −38% |
| 86 | Montenegro I | 355 | 0.00% | +77% |
| 87 | Kyrgyzstan I | 332 | 0.00% | −62% |
| 88 | Suriname I | 291 | 0.00% | −4.0% |
| 89 | Guinea-Bissau I | 275 | 0.00% | −11% |
| 90 | Belize I | 272 | 0.00% | +71% |
| 91 | Bosnia and Herzegovina I | 249 | 0.00% | −44% |
| 92 | Fiji I | 229 | 0.00% | +46% |
| 93 | Guinea I | 219 | 0.00% | +123% |
| 94 | Gabon I | 196 | 0.00% | +1.6% |
| 95 | Chad I | 189 | 0.00% | −5.0% |
| 96 | Ethiopia I | 185 | 0.00% | +33% |
| 97 | Tonga I | 185 | 0.00% | +8.2% |
| 98 | Trinidad and Tobago I | 185 | 0.00% | −46% |
| 99 | Barbados I | 180 | 0.00% | +4.7% |
| 100 | Cabo Verde I | 172 | 0.00% | −14% |
| 101 | Uzbekistan I | 151 | 0.00% | −95% |
| 102 | Niger I | 150 | 0.00% | +0.7% |
| 103 | Bhutan I | 118 | 0.00% | +307% |
| 104 | Guyana I | 114 | 0.00% | +293% |
| 105 | Vanuatu I | 112 | 0.00% | −20% |
| 106 | Eswatini I | 107 | 0.00% | +55% |
| 107 | Sierra Leone I | 102 | 0.00% | −11% |
| 108 | New Caledonia I | 95 | 0.00% | +5.6% |
| 109 | Congo I | 86 | 0.00% | −36% |
| 110 | Egypt I | 82 | 0.00% | +41% |
| 111 | Samoa I | 81 | 0.00% | −50% |
| 112 | Micronesia I | 76 | 0.00% | +7.0% |
| 113 | Gambia I | 69 | 0.00% | +283% |
| 114 | Lebanon I | 69 | 0.00% | −8.0% |
| 115 | Lesotho I | 69 | 0.00% | −57% |
| 116 | Sao Tome and Principe I | 65 | 0.00% | +124% |
| 117 | Kiribati I | 54 | 0.00% | +13% |
| 118 | Grenada I | 47 | 0.00% | +68% |
| 119 | Botswana I | 38 | 0.00% | +65% |
| 120 | Mali I | 38 | 0.00% | +533% |
| 121 | Morocco I | 37 | 0.00% | −2.6% |
| 122 | French Polynesia I | 35 | 0.00% | −13% |
| 123 | Azerbaijan I | 33 | 0.00% | −31% |
| 124 | Mauritius I | 32 | 0.00% | −14% |
| 125 | Bahamas I | 29 | 0.00% | +3.6% |
| 126 | Dominica I | 28 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 127 | Seychelles I | 27 | 0.00% | +42% |
| 128 | Mongolia I | 26 | 0.00% | −64% |
| 129 | Algeria I | 23 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 130 | Sri Lanka I | 23 | 0.00% | −45% |
| 131 | Cook Islands I | 21 | 0.00% | −43% |
| 132 | Turkmenistan I | 20 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 133 | Equatorial Guinea I | 17 | 0.00% | +13% |
| 134 | Saint Lucia I | 15 | 0.00% | +88% |
| 135 | Tuvalu I | 11 | 0.00% | +10% |
| 136 | Somalia I | 10 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 137 | Tunisia I | 7 | 0.00% | −36% |
| 138 | Nauru I | 5 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 139 | Niue I | 5 | 0.00% | +25% |
| 140 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines I | 5 | 0.00% | −82% |
| 141 | Antigua and Barbuda I | 4 | 0.00% | −20% |
| 142 | Saint Kitts and Nevis I | 3 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 143 | Brunei I | 2 | 0.00% | −60% |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, United States, accounts for 29.7% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 69.5% and the ten largest for 76.6%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 72.3% | 81.0% | 175 |
| 2005 | 73.9% | 82.0% | 175 |
| 2010 | 74.4% | 82.7% | 172 |
| 2015 | 74.1% | 82.7% | 172 |
| 2020 | 65.5% | 72.5% | 145 |
| 2024 | 69.5% | 76.6% | 143 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 4.2 million t | 37.2% | 40.5% | +0.2% | 32 |
| North and Central America | 3.7 million t | 32.7% | 29.4% | +21% | 23 |
| South America | 898,797 t | 7.9% | 5.2% | +65% | 12 |
| Europe | 501,370 t | 4.4% | 23.7% | −80% | 13 |
| Africa | 132,844 t | 1.2% | 0.9% | +38% | 47 |
| Oceania | 28,148 t | 0.2% | 0.2% | +19% | 16 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +2.2%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +0.9%
- Record year
- 2024 11.4 million t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1975 −5.6%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 3.3 million t | — |
| 1970s | 4.2 million t | +26% |
| 1980s | 5.4 million t | +29% |
| 1990s | 7.4 million t | +36% |
| 2000s | 8.9 million t | +21% |
| 2010s | 10.5 million t | +18% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 11.1 million t | +6.0% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of fat of pigs was 1.39 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 9.77 | 3.4 million t |
| 2 | Canada | 4.61 | 183,138 t |
| 3 | Serbia | 3.21 | 21,593 t |
| 4 | Argentina | 3.05 | 139,252 t |
| 5 | Brazil | 3.00 | 635,412 t |
| 6 | Belarus | 2.93 | 26,524 t |
| 7 | Taiwan | 2.42 | 56,177 t |
| 8 | China | 2.36 | 3.3 million t |
| 9 | Russia | 2.29 | 331,668 t |
| 10 | Vietnam | 2.16 | 217,924 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
- World exports
- 638,216 t
- Export value
- USD 731 m
- Exports as share of production
- 5.6%
- Average export price
- 1.14 USD/kg
Germany was the largest exporter with 23.4% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Philippines was the largest importer with 14.5%. World exports fell 3.9% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 149,363 | 23.4% | USD 118 m | 0.79 | −8.5% |
| 2 | Spain | 123,357 | 19.3% | USD 161 m | 1.30 | +116% |
| 3 | Canada | 57,535 | 9.0% | USD 78.6 m | 1.37 | +14% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 52,753 | 8.3% | USD 61.5 m | 1.17 | +13% |
| 5 | Poland | 46,714 | 7.3% | USD 49.7 m | 1.06 | −36% |
| 6 | Italy | 32,383 | 5.1% | USD 39.1 m | 1.21 | −35% |
| 7 | Chile | 31,874 | 5.0% | USD 39.0 m | 1.22 | +64% |
| 8 | Belgium | 23,541 | 3.7% | USD 31.2 m | 1.33 | −3.4% |
| 9 | France | 23,023 | 3.6% | USD 32.5 m | 1.41 | +36% |
| 10 | United States | 19,587 | 3.1% | USD 29.4 m | 1.50 | −60% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 84,526 | 14.5% | USD 86.2 m | 1.02 | +65% |
| 2 | Netherlands | 39,783 | 6.8% | USD 27.1 m | 0.68 | −41% |
| 3 | Mexico | 34,915 | 6.0% | USD 41.0 m | 1.17 | −53% |
| 4 | Belgium | 34,832 | 6.0% | USD 32.5 m | 0.93 | −21% |
| 5 | Japan | 32,699 | 5.6% | USD 62.7 m | 1.92 | +2.6% |
| 6 | Romania | 24,649 | 4.2% | USD 35.7 m | 1.45 | +56% |
| 7 | Czechia | 22,825 | 3.9% | USD 23.4 m | 1.02 | +28% |
| 8 | France | 21,688 | 3.7% | USD 28.2 m | 1.30 | −7.2% |
| 9 | Vietnam | 20,923 | 3.6% | USD 24.6 m | 1.17 | +2,305% |
| 10 | China | 20,597 | 3.5% | USD 25.0 m | 1.21 | +398% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most fat of pigs?
United States was the largest producer in 2024 with 3.4 million t, 29.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of fat of pigs?
World production was 11.4 million t in 2024, +9.2% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most fat of pigs?
In 2024: United States (3.4 million t, 29.7%), China (3.3 million t, 29.4%), Brazil (635,412 t, 5.6%), Russia (331,668 t, 2.9%), Vietnam (217,924 t, 1.9%). Together they account for 69.5% of the world total.
Which country exports the most fat of pigs?
Germany exported 149,363 t in 2024, 23.4% of reported world exports, worth USD 118 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most fat of pigs?
Philippines imported 84,526 t in 2024, 14.5% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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