Margarine and shortening production in Algeria
In 2023 Algeria produced 7,365 t of margarine and shortening, the 67th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 30%. The record was 39,000 t in 2002.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 7,365 t
- World rank
- 67 of 94
- 10-year change
- −30%
- Record
- 39,000 t
- 2002
Margarine and shortening in Algeria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Algeria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.08% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −30%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Sri Lanka | 7,701 | 0.06% |
| 66 | Nepal | 7,502 | 0.06% |
| 67 | Algeria | 7,365 | 0.06% |
| 68 | Tanzania | 6,945 | 0.05% |
| 69 | Panama | 6,100 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Algeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,365 | +433% |
| 2022 | 1,382 | −22% |
| 2021 | 1,778 | −26% |
| 2020 | 2,408 | +32% |
| 2019 | 1,822 | −54% |
| 2018 | 3,924 | −11% |
| 2017 | 4,427 | −7.6% |
| 2016 | 4,792 | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 4,374 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 4,279 | −59% |
| 2013 | 10,450 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 10,450 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 10,450 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 10,450 | −44% |
| 2009 | 18,550 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 18,550 | −36% |
| 2007 | 29,000 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 28,000 | −13% |
| 2005 | 32,000 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 30,324 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 28,000 | −28% |
| 2002 | 39,000 | +44% |
| 2001 | 27,000 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | 28,000 | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 25,788 | −4.5% |
| 1998 | 27,000 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 26,000 | −1.9% |
| 1996 | 26,500 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 26,000 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 25,700 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 25,200 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 25,000 | +67% |
| 1991 | 15,000 | −42% |
| 1990 | 26,069 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 25,000 | +14% |
| 1988 | 22,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 22,000 | +10% |
| 1986 | 20,000 | −17% |
| 1985 | 24,000 | +50% |
| 1984 | 16,000 | +100% |
| 1983 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 8,000 | −11% |
| 1981 | 9,000 | −33% |
| 1980 | 13,391 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 12,898 | +13% |
| 1978 | 11,450 | +37% |
| 1977 | 8,380 | −1.4% |
| 1976 | 8,502 | +31% |
| 1975 | 6,501 | +42% |
| 1974 | 4,580 | +20% |
| 1973 | 3,815 | −16% |
| 1972 | 4,563 | +225% |
| 1971 | 1,406 | +101% |
| 1970 | 700 | +40% |
| 1969 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 500 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 429 t USD 469,000
- Exporter rank
- 69 of 117
- Imports
- 60 t USD 207,000
- Importer rank
- 175 of 189
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 margarine and shortening in Algeria?
Algeria produced 7,365 t in 2023, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Algeria rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Algeria ranked 67th of 94 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 32.8% of the world total.
How has the production of margarine and shortening in Algeria changed?
It fell by 30% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 39,000 t in 2002.
Does Algeria export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Algeria reported exports of 429 t (USD 469,000) and imports of 60 t (USD 207,000), 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 2023 figure for Algeria 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.