> In 2023 Bulgaria produced 5,364 t of margarine and shortening, the 71st largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 59%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/bulgaria/

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# Margarine and shortening production in Bulgaria

In 2023 Bulgaria produced 5,364 t of margarine and shortening, the 71st largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 59%. The record was 16,139 t in 2011.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/country/bulgaria/)

Production, 20235,364 t
World rank71 of 94
10-year change−59%
Record16,139 t2011

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

## Bulgaria compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.04%0.10% in 2013
10-year change−59%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 69 | [Panama](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/panama/) | 6,100 | 0.05% |
| 70 | [Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/slovenia/) | 5,500 | 0.04% |
| 71 | **Bulgaria** | 5,364 | 0.04% |
| 72 | [Trinidad and Tobago](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/trinidad-and-tobago/) | 3,925 | 0.03% |
| 73 | [Barbados](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/barbados/) | 3,844 | 0.03% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 5,364 | −25% |
| 2022 | 7,110 | −7.3% |
| 2021 | 7,672 | −15% |
| 2020 | 9,039 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 8,220 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 7,744 | −42% |
| 2017 | 13,257 | −4.5% |
| 2016 | 13,878 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 13,748 | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 12,571 | −4.7% |
| 2013 | 13,197 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 12,921 | −20% |
| 2011 | 16,139 | +10% |
| 2010 | 14,623 | +11% |
| 2009 | 13,127 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 13,000 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 12,800 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 12,700 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 12,600 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 12,600 | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 12,000 | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 11,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 11,000 | −23% |
| 2000 | 14,200 | +23% |
| 1999 | 11,500 | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 10,500 | +68% |
| 1997 | 6,238 | +17% |
| 1996 | 5,332 | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 4,986 | +64% |
| 1994 | 3,047 | +103% |
| 1993 | 1,503 | −35% |
| 1992 | 2,303 | +130% |
| 1991 | 1,003 | −60% |
| 1990 | 2,524 | −34% |
| 1989 | 3,820 | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 3,506 | +11% |
| 1987 | 3,160 | +55% |
| 1986 | 2,042 | +33% |
| 1985 | 1,534 | +12% |
| 1984 | 1,364 | +95% |
| 1983 | 700 | +17% |
| 1982 | 600 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports6,206 t USD 9.9 m
Exporter rank35 of 117
Imports5,987 t USD 9.6 m
Importer rank44 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 Bulgaria?

Bulgaria produced 5,364 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Bulgaria ranked 71st 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 Bulgaria changed?

It fell by 59% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 16,139 t in 2011.

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

In 2024 Bulgaria reported exports of 6,206 t (USD 9.9 m) and imports of 5,987 t (USD 9.6 m), 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 Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/bulgaria/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/bulgaria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bulgaria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/bulgaria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bulgaria/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/bulgaria/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bulgaria/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/bulgaria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/bulgaria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/bulgaria/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/bulgaria/)
[Agricultural production in Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bulgaria/)

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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