> In 2023 Denmark produced 50,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 34th largest in the world (0.38% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 33%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Denmark

In 2023 Denmark produced 50,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 34th largest in the world (0.38% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 33%. The record was 180,000 t in 2006.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 202350,000 t
World rank34 of 94
10-year change−33%
Record180,000 t2006

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

## Denmark compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.38%0.59% in 2013
10-year change−33%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 32 | [Norway](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/norway/) | 54,300 | 0.41% |
| 33 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/france/) | 52,800 | 0.40% |
| 34 | **Denmark** | 50,000 | 0.38% |
| 35 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/uzbekistan/) | 47,176 | 0.36% |
| 36 | [Czechia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/czechia/) | 47,000 | 0.36% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 50,000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 50,000 | −2.7% |
| 2021 | 51,400 | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 52,300 | −21% |
| 2019 | 66,000 | −5.7% |
| 2018 | 70,000 | −49% |
| 2017 | 138,574 | +24% |
| 2016 | 111,995 | +11% |
| 2015 | 100,581 | −15% |
| 2014 | 118,000 | +57% |
| 2013 | 75,000 | −6.3% |
| 2012 | 80,000 | −27% |
| 2011 | 110,000 | −3.5% |
| 2010 | 114,000 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 113,000 | −7.4% |
| 2008 | 122,000 | −9.0% |
| 2007 | 134,000 | −26% |
| 2006 | 180,000 | +25% |
| 2005 | 144,000 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 140,000 | +47% |
| 2003 | 95,000 | −17% |
| 2002 | 115,000 | +53% |
| 2001 | 75,000 | +19% |
| 2000 | 63,000 | +41% |
| 1999 | 44,800 | −42% |
| 1998 | 77,600 | +22% |
| 1997 | 63,800 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 61,400 | −20% |
| 1995 | 76,500 | +31% |
| 1994 | 58,300 | −6.7% |
| 1993 | 62,500 | −12% |
| 1992 | 71,215 | −1.1% |
| 1991 | 72,000 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 68,283 | −11% |
| 1989 | 77,000 | +10% |
| 1988 | 70,000 | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 69,767 | −0.5% |
| 1986 | 70,148 | −4.9% |
| 1985 | 73,774 | −9.4% |
| 1984 | 81,447 | +9.3% |
| 1983 | 74,537 | −11% |
| 1982 | 83,299 | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 77,592 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 75,338 | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 73,051 | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 71,026 | −2.9% |
| 1977 | 73,119 | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 70,593 | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 70,473 | −1.9% |
| 1974 | 71,855 | −1.1% |
| 1973 | 72,621 | −0.2% |
| 1972 | 72,772 | +6.8% |
| 1971 | 68,150 | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 66,415 | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 66,332 | −1.6% |
| 1968 | 67,400 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 66,165 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 64,499 | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 62,266 | −3.5% |
| 1964 | 64,523 | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 61,999 | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 61,500 | −2.1% |
| 1961 | 62,795 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports34,688 t USD 72.7 m
Exporter rank11 of 117
Imports3,094 t USD 5.3 m
Importer rank78 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 Denmark?

Denmark produced 50,000 t in 2023, 0.38% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Denmark ranked 34th 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 Denmark changed?

It fell by 33% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 180,000 t in 2006.

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

In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 34,688 t (USD 72.7 m) and imports of 3,094 t (USD 5.3 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 Denmark 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 Denmark

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/denmark/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/denmark/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/denmark/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/denmark/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/denmark/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/denmark/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/denmark/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/denmark/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/denmark/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/denmark/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/denmark/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/denmark/)
[Agricultural production in Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/country/denmark/)

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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