> In 2023 Colombia produced 62,577 t of margarine and shortening, the 29th largest in the world (0.48% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Colombia

In 2023 Colombia produced 62,577 t of margarine and shortening, the 29th largest in the world (0.48% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%. The record was 159,112 t in 2014.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Colombia](https://husfarm.com/country/colombia/)

Production, 202362,577 t
World rank29 of 94
10-year change−48%
Record159,112 t2014

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

## Colombia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.48%0.96% in 2013
10-year change−48%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/tunisia/) | 82,036 | 0.62% |
| 28 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/south-africa/) | 78,312 | 0.59% |
| 29 | **Colombia** | 62,577 | 0.48% |
| 30 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/romania/) | 62,000 | 0.47% |
| 31 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/kazakhstan/) | 61,314 | 0.47% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 62,577 | +73% |
| 2022 | 36,133 | −47% |
| 2021 | 67,719 | +54% |
| 2020 | 43,984 | +60% |
| 2019 | 27,407 | +28% |
| 2018 | 21,349 | −86% |
| 2017 | 150,427 | +12% |
| 2016 | 134,087 | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 122,910 | −23% |
| 2014 | 159,112 | +31% |
| 2013 | 121,459 | −6.9% |
| 2012 | 130,512 | +12% |
| 2011 | 116,761 | −11% |
| 2010 | 130,512 | +12% |
| 2009 | 116,761 | +33% |
| 2008 | 87,500 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 81,250 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 81,250 | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 75,000 | +5,900% |
| 1999 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,250 | +100% |
| 1997 | 625 | −50% |
| 1996 | 1,250 | −64% |
| 1995 | 3,500 | +87% |
| 1994 | 1,875 | +50% |
| 1993 | 1,250 | +100% |
| 1992 | 625 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 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

Exports34,730 t USD 54.0 m
Exporter rank10 of 117
Imports2,443 t USD 8.8 m
Importer rank94 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 Colombia?

Colombia produced 62,577 t in 2023, 0.48% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Colombia ranked 29th 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 Colombia changed?

It fell by 48% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 159,112 t in 2014.

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

In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 34,730 t (USD 54.0 m) and imports of 2,443 t (USD 8.8 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 Colombia 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 Colombia

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/colombia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/colombia/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/colombia/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/colombia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/colombia/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/colombia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/colombia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/colombia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/colombia/)[Palm oil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/colombia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/colombia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/colombia/)
[Agricultural production in Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/colombia/)

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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