Margarine and shortening production in Canada
In 2023 Canada produced 101,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 21st largest in the world (0.77% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.0%. The record was 163,630 t in 1985.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 101,000 t
- World rank
- 21 of 94
- 10-year change
- −9.0%
- Record
- 163,630 t
- 1985
Margarine and shortening in Canada, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Canada compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.77%
- 0.87% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −9.0%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Malaysia | 143,011 | 1.1% |
| 20 | Italy | 118,396 | 0.90% |
| 21 | Canada | 101,000 | 0.77% |
| 22 | Ukraine | 100,368 | 0.76% |
| 23 | Peru | 98,237 | 0.75% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Canada is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 101,000 | −1.0% |
| 2022 | 102,000 | −2.9% |
| 2021 | 105,000 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 107,000 | +15% |
| 2019 | 93,133 | −13% |
| 2018 | 106,698 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 103,733 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 100,952 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 98,305 | −11% |
| 2014 | 110,000 | −0.9% |
| 2013 | 111,000 | −0.9% |
| 2012 | 112,000 | −0.9% |
| 2011 | 113,000 | −2.6% |
| 2010 | 116,000 | −1.7% |
| 2009 | 118,000 | −0.8% |
| 2008 | 119,000 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 117,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 117,000 | −0.8% |
| 2005 | 118,000 | −1.7% |
| 2004 | 120,000 | −4.8% |
| 2003 | 126,000 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 125,000 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 124,480 | −1.3% |
| 2000 | 126,130 | −1.1% |
| 1999 | 127,530 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 126,670 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 126,132 | −15% |
| 1996 | 148,072 | −3.2% |
| 1995 | 153,013 | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 144,700 | −7.3% |
| 1993 | 156,140 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 151,130 | −2.9% |
| 1991 | 155,610 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 151,060 | −1.1% |
| 1989 | 152,710 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 150,720 | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 147,690 | −5.1% |
| 1986 | 155,640 | −4.9% |
| 1985 | 163,630 | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 152,990 | −3.2% |
| 1983 | 158,000 | −0.9% |
| 1982 | 159,440 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 151,370 | +17% |
| 1980 | 129,510 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 127,670 | −7.7% |
| 1978 | 138,270 | −1.2% |
| 1977 | 140,000 | +11% |
| 1976 | 125,590 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 122,720 | +11% |
| 1974 | 110,100 | +12% |
| 1973 | 98,230 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 96,580 | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 89,950 | −0.8% |
| 1970 | 90,700 | −7.2% |
| 1969 | 97,720 | +11% |
| 1968 | 87,830 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 85,610 | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 82,160 | +8.3% |
| 1965 | 75,830 | −4.7% |
| 1964 | 79,570 | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 77,980 | −7.9% |
| 1962 | 84,640 | +1.4% |
| 1961 | 83,460 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,172 t USD 9.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 39 of 117
- Imports
- 2,911 t USD 5.4 m
- Importer rank
- 82 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 Canada?
Canada produced 101,000 t in 2023, 0.77% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Canada rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Canada ranked 21st 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 Canada changed?
It fell by 9.0% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 163,630 t in 1985.
Does Canada export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Canada reported exports of 4,172 t (USD 9.6 m) and imports of 2,911 t (USD 5.4 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 Canada is from an external organisation. 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.