> In 2024 Benin produced 462 t of goat fat, unrendered, the 47th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 178%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/benin/

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# Goat fat, unrendered production in Benin

In 2024 Benin produced 462 t of goat fat, unrendered, the 47th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 178%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024462 t
World rank47 of 135
10-year change+178%
Record462 t2024

## Goat fat, unrendered in Benin, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Benin compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.15%0.07% in 2014
kg per person0.03world 0.04
10-year change+178%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 45 | [North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/north-korea/) | 480 | 0.15% |
| 46 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/russia/) | 473 | 0.15% |
| 47 | **Benin** | 462 | 0.15% |
| 48 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/morocco/) | 430 | 0.14% |
| 49 | [Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/turkmenistan/) | 421 | 0.13% |

[Full ranking of 135 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/)

### Map of world production of goat fat, unrendered

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 462 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 444 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 430 | +71% |
| 2021 | 252 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 232 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 227 | +23% |
| 2018 | 184 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 178 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 172 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 169 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 166 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 164 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 162 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 160 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 156 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 151 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 147 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 144 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 142 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 138 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 138 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 133 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 130 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 128 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 122 | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 116 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 116 | −4.9% |
| 1997 | 122 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 118 | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 108 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 107 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 106 | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 99 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 94 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 92 | −6.1% |
| 1989 | 98 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 97 | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 90 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 90 | −22% |
| 1985 | 115 | −2.5% |
| 1984 | 118 | +11% |
| 1983 | 106 | +10% |
| 1982 | 96 | +12% |
| 1981 | 86 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 84 | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 79 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 79 | +8.2% |
| 1977 | 73 | −1.4% |
| 1976 | 74 | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 72 | +14% |
| 1974 | 63 | +29% |
| 1973 | 49 | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 46 | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 44 | −8.3% |
| 1970 | 48 | −9.4% |
| 1969 | 53 | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 50 | −3.8% |
| 1967 | 52 | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 48 | −2.0% |
| 1965 | 49 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 49 | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 46 | +18% |
| 1962 | 39 | +5.4% |
| 1961 | 37 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of goat fat, unrendered in Benin?

Benin produced 462 t in 2024, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Benin rank in the world for production of goat fat, unrendered?

Benin ranked 47th of 135 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of goat fat, unrendered in Benin changed?

It rose by 178% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +31% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### 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 Benin is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/india/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/pakistan/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/bangladesh/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/nigeria/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/ethiopia/)[Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/yemen/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/australia/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/tanzania/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/chad/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/indonesia/)[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/nepal/)
[All countries producing goat fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/)

## Other products of Benin

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/benin/)[Yams](https://husfarm.com/production/yams/benin/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/benin/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/benin/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/benin/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/benin/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/benin/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/benin/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/benin/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/benin/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/benin/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/benin/)
[Agricultural production in Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/country/benin/)

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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