> In 2024 South Africa produced 962 t of fat of pigs, the 67th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/south-africa/

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# Fat of pigs production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 962 t of fat of pigs, the 67th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 2024962 t
World rank67 of 143
10-year change+56%
Record962 t2024

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

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
kg per person0.02world 1.39
10-year change+56%world +9.2%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | [Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/uruguay/) | 1,092 | 0.01% |
| 66 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/jamaica/) | 997 | 0.01% |
| 67 | **South Africa** | 962 | 0.01% |
| 68 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/zimbabwe/) | 927 | 0.01% |
| 69 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/cote-divoire/) | 808 | 0.01% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 962 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 930 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 930 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 848 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 772 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 735 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 699 | +13% |
| 2017 | 619 | −2.1% |
| 2016 | 632 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 625 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 617 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 569 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 549 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 529 | −0.6% |
| 2010 | 532 | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 486 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 468 | −3.9% |
| 2007 | 487 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 475 | +12% |
| 2005 | 423 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 414 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 391 | +27% |
| 2002 | 308 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 307 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 296 | −3.6% |
| 1999 | 307 | −7.3% |
| 1998 | 331 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 320 | −6.7% |
| 1996 | 343 | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 319 | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 303 | −8.2% |
| 1993 | 330 | −2.7% |
| 1992 | 339 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 325 | −5.5% |
| 1990 | 344 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 332 | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 302 | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 283 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 274 | −3.2% |
| 1985 | 283 | −2.7% |
| 1984 | 291 | −2.7% |
| 1983 | 299 | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 295 | +17% |
| 1981 | 252 | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 234 | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 231 | −0.4% |
| 1978 | 232 | −5.7% |
| 1977 | 246 | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 243 | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 229 | −4.2% |
| 1974 | 239 | −9.1% |
| 1973 | 263 | +11% |
| 1972 | 236 | +13% |
| 1971 | 208 | −2.3% |
| 1970 | 213 | −2.3% |
| 1969 | 218 | +15% |
| 1968 | 189 | −4.1% |
| 1967 | 197 | +12% |
| 1966 | 176 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 171 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 166 | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 153 | −1.3% |
| 1962 | 155 | +3.3% |
| 1961 | 150 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports75 t USD 172,000
Exporter rank44 of 54
Imports710 t USD 773,000
Importer rank55 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 South Africa?

South Africa produced 962 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Africa ranked 67th 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 South Africa changed?

It rose by 56% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.2% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does South Africa export or import fat of pigs?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 75 t (USD 172,000) and imports of 710 t (USD 773,000), 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 Africa 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/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/canada/)[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/)
[All countries producing fat of pigs](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/)

## Other products of South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

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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