> In 2023 Bolivia produced 12,755 t of margarine and shortening, the 55th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.1%.

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# Margarine and shortening production in Bolivia

In 2023 Bolivia produced 12,755 t of margarine and shortening, the 55th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.1%. The record was 27,971 t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202312,755 t
World rank55 of 94
10-year change+8.1%
Record27,971 t2017

## Margarine and shortening in Bolivia, 2010–2023 (tonnes)

## Bolivia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.10%0.09% in 2013
10-year change+8.1%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/cote-divoire/) | 14,422 | 0.11% |
| 54 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/slovakia/) | 13,700 | 0.10% |
| 55 | **Bolivia** | 12,755 | 0.10% |
| 56 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/argentina/) | 12,038 | 0.09% |
| 57 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/lithuania/) | 11,000 | 0.08% |

[Full ranking of 94 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

### Map of world production of margarine and shortening

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 12,755 | +28% |
| 2022 | 10,000 | −41% |
| 2021 | 17,058 | −21% |
| 2020 | 21,659 | −14% |
| 2019 | 25,256 | +40% |
| 2018 | 18,000 | −36% |
| 2017 | 27,971 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 27,213 | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 25,314 | +81% |
| 2014 | 14,000 | +19% |
| 2013 | 11,804 | −12% |
| 2012 | 13,400 | +10% |
| 2011 | 12,129 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 11,490 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports614 t USD 687,000
Importer rank131 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](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of margarine and shortening in Bolivia?

Bolivia produced 12,755 t in 2023, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bolivia rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?

Bolivia ranked 55th 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 Bolivia changed?

It rose by 8.1% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 27,971 t in 2017.

### Does Bolivia export or import margarine and shortening?

In 2024 Bolivia reported no exports and imports of 614 t (USD 687,000), 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 Bolivia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/brazil/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/pakistan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/turkey/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/russia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/india/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/kenya/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/belgium/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/germany/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/japan/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/poland/)
[All countries producing margarine and shortening](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

## Other products of Bolivia

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/bolivia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/bolivia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/bolivia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bolivia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bolivia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/bolivia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bolivia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/bolivia/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/bolivia/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bolivia/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/bolivia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bolivia/)
[Agricultural production in Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bolivia/)

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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