> In 2023 Brazil produced 904,975 t of margarine and shortening, the 2nd largest in the world (6.87% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 70%.

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# Margarine and shortening production in Brazil

In 2023 Brazil produced 904,975 t of margarine and shortening, the 2nd largest in the world (6.87% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 70%. The record was 983,539 t in 2018.

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Production, 2023904,975 t
World rank2 of 94
10-year change+70%
Record983,539 t2018

## Margarine and shortening in Brazil, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Brazil compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total6.9%4.2% in 2013
10-year change+70%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/united-states/) | 4,319,884 | 32.8% |
| 2 | **Brazil** | 904,975 | 6.9% |
| 3 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/pakistan/) | 855,000 | 6.5% |
| 4 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/turkey/) | 757,518 | 5.8% |

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

### Map of world production of margarine and shortening

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Share of the world total; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 904,975 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 899,701 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 876,691 | −6.5% |
| 2020 | 937,876 | +14% |
| 2019 | 821,555 | −16% |
| 2018 | 983,539 | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 901,745 | +46% |
| 2016 | 616,517 | −0.6% |
| 2015 | 620,435 | +16% |
| 2014 | 536,000 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 531,500 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 522,100 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 513,600 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 510,300 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 502,600 | −1.5% |
| 2008 | 510,000 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 503,000 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 498,000 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 495,000 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 490,000 | −0.6% |
| 2003 | 493,000 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 490,000 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 481,000 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 475,000 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 470,000 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 467,000 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 455,000 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 440,000 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 423,000 | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 400,000 | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 380,000 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 360,000 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 345,000 | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 320,000 | −16% |
| 1989 | 380,600 | +22% |
| 1988 | 312,700 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 309,700 | +15% |
| 1986 | 268,200 | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 259,200 | −3.9% |
| 1984 | 269,600 | −6.6% |
| 1983 | 288,800 | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 265,000 | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 245,000 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 230,000 | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 215,000 | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 202,600 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 187,600 | +21% |
| 1976 | 154,600 | +11% |
| 1975 | 139,900 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 133,300 | +13% |
| 1973 | 118,458 | +20% |
| 1972 | 98,372 | +27% |
| 1971 | 77,699 | +21% |
| 1970 | 64,435 | −0.9% |
| 1969 | 65,043 | +65% |
| 1968 | 39,356 | −17% |
| 1967 | 47,139 | +16% |
| 1966 | 40,668 | +12% |
| 1965 | 36,423 | +23% |
| 1964 | 29,629 | +138% |
| 1963 | 12,444 | −5.1% |
| 1962 | 13,118 | +33% |
| 1961 | 9,859 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports31,723 t USD 50.9 m
Exporter rank12 of 117
Imports351 t USD 691,000
Importer rank149 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 Brazil?

Brazil produced 904,975 t in 2023, 6.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Brazil ranked 2nd 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 Brazil changed?

It rose by 70% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 983,539 t in 2018.

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

In 2024 Brazil reported exports of 31,723 t (USD 50.9 m) and imports of 351 t (USD 691,000), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/united-states/)[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/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/indonesia/)
[All countries producing margarine and shortening](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

## Other products of Brazil

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/brazil/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/brazil/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/brazil/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/brazil/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/brazil/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/brazil/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/brazil/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/brazil/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/brazil/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/brazil/)
[Agricultural production in Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/country/brazil/)

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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