> In 2024 Canada produced 183,138 t of fat of pigs, the 7th largest in the world (1.61% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%.

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# Fat of pigs production in Canada

In 2024 Canada produced 183,138 t of fat of pigs, the 7th largest in the world (1.61% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%. The record was 185,077 t in 2020.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Canada](https://husfarm.com/country/canada/)

Production, 2024183,138 t
World rank7 of 143
10-year change+16%
Record185,077 t2020

## Fat of pigs in Canada, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Canada compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.6%1.5% in 2014
kg per person4.61world 1.39
10-year change+16%world +9.2%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/vietnam/) | 217,924 | 1.9% |
| 6 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/philippines/) | 193,940 | 1.7% |
| 7 | **Canada** | 183,138 | 1.6% |
| 8 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/japan/) | 151,905 | 1.3% |
| 9 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/argentina/) | 139,252 | 1.2% |

[Full ranking of 143 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/)

### Map of world production of fat of pigs

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 183,138 | −0.5% |
| 2023 | 184,064 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 181,681 | −1.2% |
| 2021 | 183,974 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 185,077 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 174,917 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 170,985 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | 171,246 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 167,485 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 166,138 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 157,978 | −0.9% |
| 2013 | 159,483 | −1.1% |
| 2012 | 161,331 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 158,991 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 156,003 | −0.6% |
| 2009 | 156,962 | −0.1% |
| 2008 | 157,161 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 153,468 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 152,899 | −1.0% |
| 2005 | 154,413 | −0.8% |
| 2004 | 155,723 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 151,377 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 149,480 | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 139,335 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 131,998 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 125,872 | +12% |
| 1998 | 112,169 | +11% |
| 1997 | 101,149 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 98,820 | −3.8% |
| 1995 | 102,683 | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 98,950 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 96,128 | −1.1% |
| 1992 | 97,205 | +10% |
| 1991 | 88,233 | −2.5% |
| 1990 | 90,456 | −4.5% |
| 1989 | 94,747 | −0.4% |
| 1988 | 95,104 | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 90,291 | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 88,047 | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 87,605 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 84,011 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 82,871 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 80,964 | −0.9% |
| 1981 | 81,709 | −1.8% |
| 1980 | 83,193 | +16% |
| 1979 | 71,577 | +12% |
| 1978 | 63,640 | −1.5% |
| 1977 | 64,630 | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 64,009 | −5.1% |
| 1975 | 67,433 | −9.4% |
| 1974 | 74,447 | −0.8% |
| 1973 | 75,015 | −7.7% |
| 1972 | 81,317 | −13% |
| 1971 | 93,517 | +14% |
| 1970 | 81,953 | +11% |
| 1969 | 73,792 | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 73,597 | −6.2% |
| 1967 | 78,432 | +23% |
| 1966 | 63,946 | −5.3% |
| 1965 | 67,542 | −10% |
| 1964 | 75,423 | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 71,287 | +1.2% |
| 1962 | 70,474 | −5.3% |
| 1961 | 74,383 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports57,535 t USD 78.6 m
Exporter rank3 of 54
Imports98 t USD 240,000
Importer rank75 of 111
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/fat-of-pigs/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of fat of pigs in Canada?

Canada produced 183,138 t in 2024, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Canada rank in the world for production of fat of pigs?

Canada ranked 7th of 143 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 29.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of fat of pigs in Canada changed?

It rose by 16% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.2% for the world. The record was 185,077 t in 2020.

### Does Canada export or import fat of pigs?

In 2024 Canada reported exports of 57,535 t (USD 78.6 m) and imports of 98 t (USD 240,000), 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 Canada is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/russia/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/vietnam/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/philippines/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/japan/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/argentina/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/mexico/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/south-korea/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/united-kingdom/)[Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/taiwan/)
[All countries producing fat of pigs](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/)

## Other products of Canada

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/canada/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/canada/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/canada/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/canada/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/canada/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/canada/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/canada/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/canada/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/canada/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/canada/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/canada/)[Lentils, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/lentils/canada/)
[Agricultural production in Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/country/canada/)

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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