Fat of pigs production in Papua New Guinea
In 2024 Papua New Guinea produced 5,190 t of fat of pigs, the 40th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.4%. The record was 5,199 t in 2020.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5,190 t
- World rank
- 40 of 143
- 10-year change
- +3.4%
- Record
- 5,199 t
- 2020
Fat of pigs in Papua New Guinea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Papua New Guinea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.05% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.49
- world 1.39
- 10-year change
- +3.4%
- world +9.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Bolivia | 6,798 | 0.06% |
| 39 | Venezuela | 6,700 | 0.06% |
| 40 | Papua New Guinea | 5,190 | 0.05% |
| 41 | Norway | 4,955 | 0.04% |
| 42 | Kazakhstan | 4,860 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of fat of pigs
Share of the world total; Papua New Guinea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,190 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,179 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 5,168 | −0.1% |
| 2021 | 5,172 | −0.5% |
| 2020 | 5,199 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 5,172 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,131 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,123 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,089 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,077 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 5,017 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 4,960 | −3.4% |
| 2012 | 5,133 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 5,067 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 4,933 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 4,800 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 4,667 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 4,667 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 4,533 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 4,533 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,533 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,533 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,533 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 4,267 | +10% |
| 2000 | 3,867 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,867 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,867 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 3,733 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 3,547 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 3,467 | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 3,200 | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 2,933 | +11% |
| 1992 | 2,653 | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 2,413 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,412 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 2,373 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 2,334 | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 2,293 | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 2,267 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 2,240 | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 2,187 | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 2,160 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 2,107 | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 2,053 | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 2,027 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 2,000 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 1,933 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 1,893 | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 1,867 | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 1,733 | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 1,640 | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 1,600 | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 1,547 | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 1,507 | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 1,467 | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 1,427 | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 1,387 | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 1,347 | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 1,307 | +2.1% |
| 1965 | 1,280 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 1,253 | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 1,227 | +2.3% |
| 1962 | 1,200 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 1,173 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 28 t USD 23,000
- Importer rank
- 83 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of fat of pigs in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea produced 5,190 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Papua New Guinea rank in the world for production of fat of pigs?
Papua New Guinea ranked 40th 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 Papua New Guinea changed?
It rose by 3.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.2% for the world. The record was 5,199 t in 2020.
Does Papua New Guinea export or import fat of pigs?
In 2024 Papua New Guinea reported no exports and imports of 28 t (USD 23,000), 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 Papua New Guinea 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.

