Margarine and shortening production in France
In 2023 France produced 52,800 t of margarine and shortening, the 33rd largest in the world (0.40% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 172,600 t in 1983.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 52,800 t
- World rank
- 33 of 94
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 172,600 t
- 1983
Margarine and shortening in France, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.40%
- 0.33% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Kazakhstan | 61,314 | 0.47% |
| 32 | Norway | 54,300 | 0.41% |
| 33 | France | 52,800 | 0.40% |
| 34 | Denmark | 50,000 | 0.38% |
| 35 | Uzbekistan | 47,176 | 0.36% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,800 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 52,200 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 51,600 | −2.3% |
| 2020 | 52,800 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 52,100 | −0.2% |
| 2018 | 52,200 | +30% |
| 2017 | 40,162 | −45% |
| 2016 | 72,693 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 69,700 | +76% |
| 2014 | 39,660 | −6.0% |
| 2013 | 42,184 | −3.3% |
| 2012 | 43,627 | −22% |
| 2011 | 56,130 | −11% |
| 2010 | 62,878 | −23% |
| 2009 | 82,000 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 80,403 | −5.6% |
| 2007 | 85,128 | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 81,100 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 77,205 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 76,428 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 74,622 | −17% |
| 2002 | 90,000 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 88,000 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 91,000 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 89,000 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 86,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 86,000 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 85,800 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 85,400 | −23% |
| 1994 | 111,255 | −20% |
| 1993 | 138,709 | −3.1% |
| 1992 | 143,093 | −0.3% |
| 1991 | 143,490 | −2.9% |
| 1990 | 147,756 | −2.3% |
| 1989 | 151,302 | −6.5% |
| 1988 | 161,887 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 160,562 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 159,300 | −1.5% |
| 1985 | 161,700 | −0.7% |
| 1984 | 162,900 | −5.6% |
| 1983 | 172,600 | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 167,500 | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 167,200 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 160,000 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 156,335 | −5.5% |
| 1978 | 165,512 | −0.9% |
| 1977 | 167,000 | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 161,000 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 159,000 | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 154,000 | −2.7% |
| 1973 | 158,200 | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 156,000 | −5.5% |
| 1971 | 165,000 | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 160,000 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 156,000 | −0.6% |
| 1968 | 157,000 | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 147,000 | −0.7% |
| 1966 | 148,000 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 146,600 | +11% |
| 1964 | 132,150 | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 128,500 | +7.5% |
| 1962 | 119,500 | +5.4% |
| 1961 | 113,400 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6,688 t USD 13.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 32 of 117
- Imports
- 60,236 t USD 115 m
- Importer rank
- 2 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 France?
France produced 52,800 t in 2023, 0.40% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
France ranked 33rd 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 France changed?
It rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 172,600 t in 1983.
Does France export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 France reported exports of 6,688 t (USD 13.1 m) and imports of 60,236 t (USD 115 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 France is from an external organisation. 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.