> In 2023 Croatia produced 10,500 t of margarine and shortening, the 61st largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 30%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Croatia

In 2023 Croatia produced 10,500 t of margarine and shortening, the 61st largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 30%. The record was 22,000 t in 2008.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 202310,500 t
World rank61 of 94
10-year change−30%
Record22,000 t2008

## Margarine and shortening in Croatia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Croatia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.08%0.12% in 2013
10-year change−30%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 59 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/new-zealand/) | 10,676 | 0.08% |
| 60 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/jamaica/) | 10,555 | 0.08% |
| 61 | **Croatia** | 10,500 | 0.08% |
| 62 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/belarus/) | 9,601 | 0.07% |
| 63 | [Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/latvia/) | 8,116 | 0.06% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 10,500 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 10,600 | −1.9% |
| 2019 | 10,800 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 10,600 | −8.7% |
| 2017 | 11,615 | −3.5% |
| 2016 | 12,039 | −6.2% |
| 2015 | 12,839 | −5.4% |
| 2014 | 13,574 | −9.6% |
| 2013 | 15,010 | −7.3% |
| 2012 | 16,200 | −7.7% |
| 2011 | 17,542 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 16,136 | −6.6% |
| 2009 | 17,284 | −21% |
| 2008 | 22,000 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 21,500 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 20,000 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 19,800 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 18,100 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 17,824 | −0.3% |
| 2002 | 17,869 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 16,414 | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 15,747 | −2.3% |
| 1999 | 16,124 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 15,370 | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 14,676 | +19% |
| 1996 | 12,374 | +20% |
| 1995 | 10,320 | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 9,488 | −3.0% |
| 1993 | 9,779 | −15% |
| 1992 | 11,519 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports3,356 t USD 7.4 m
Exporter rank44 of 117
Imports3,679 t USD 6.7 m
Importer rank69 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 Croatia?

Croatia produced 10,500 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Croatia ranked 61st 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 Croatia changed?

It fell by 30% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 22,000 t in 2008.

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

In 2024 Croatia reported exports of 3,356 t (USD 7.4 m) and imports of 3,679 t (USD 6.7 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 Croatia is from an external organisation. 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 Croatia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/croatia/)[Green maize](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/croatia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/croatia/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/croatia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/croatia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/croatia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/croatia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/croatia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/croatia/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/croatia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/croatia/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/croatia/)
[Agricultural production in Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/croatia/)

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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