> 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.

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

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# 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, 20232,488 t
World rank81 of 94
10-year change—
Record2,519 t2020

## Margarine and shortening in DR Congo, 2018–2023 (tonnes)

## DR Congo compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.02%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 79 | [Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/taiwan/) | 3,074 | 0.02% |
| 80 | [North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/north-macedonia/) | 2,900 | 0.02% |
| 81 | **DR Congo** | 2,488 | 0.02% |
| 82 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/iraq/) | 2,310 | 0.02% |
| 83 | [Guyana](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/guyana/) | 2,147 | 0.02% |

[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; 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

Exports5 t USD 5,000
Exporter rank108 of 117
Imports1,440 t USD 2.6 m
Importer rank105 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 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

[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 DR Congo

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/dr-congo/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/dr-congo/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/dr-congo/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/dr-congo/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/dr-congo/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/dr-congo/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/dr-congo/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/dr-congo/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/dr-congo/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/dr-congo/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/dr-congo/)
[Agricultural production in DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/country/dr-congo/)

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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