Margarine and shortening production in DR Congo
In 2023 DR Congo produced 2,488 t of margarine and shortening, the 81st largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 2,519 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,488 t
- World rank
- 81 of 94
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 2,519 t
- 2020
Margarine and shortening in DR Congo, 2018–2023 (tonnes)
DR Congo compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Taiwan | 3,074 | 0.02% |
| 80 | North Macedonia | 2,900 | 0.02% |
| 81 | DR Congo | 2,488 | 0.02% |
| 82 | Iraq | 2,310 | 0.02% |
| 83 | Guyana | 2,147 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; DR Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,488 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,486 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,486 | −1.3% |
| 2020 | 2,519 | +11% |
| 2019 | 2,267 | −4.1% |
| 2018 | 2,363 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 5 t USD 5,000
- Exporter rank
- 108 of 117
- Imports
- 1,440 t USD 2.6 m
- Importer rank
- 105 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 DR Congo?
DR Congo produced 2,488 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does DR Congo rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
DR Congo ranked 81st of 94 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 32.8% of the world total.
Does DR Congo export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 DR Congo reported exports of 5 t (USD 5,000) and imports of 1,440 t (USD 2.6 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 DR Congo is imputed by FAO. 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.