> 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%.

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# 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.

[Market prices in France](https://husfarm.com/country/france/)

Production, 202352,800 t
World rank33 of 94
10-year change+25%
Record172,600 t1983

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

## France compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.40%0.33% in 2013
10-year change+25%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/kazakhstan/) | 61,314 | 0.47% |
| 32 | [Norway](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/norway/) | 54,300 | 0.41% |
| 33 | **France** | 52,800 | 0.40% |
| 34 | [Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/denmark/) | 50,000 | 0.38% |
| 35 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/uzbekistan/) | 47,176 | 0.36% |

[Full ranking of 94 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

### Map of world production of margarine and shortening

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports6,688 t USD 13.1 m
Exporter rank32 of 117
Imports60,236 t USD 115 m
Importer rank2 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 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

[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 France

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[Agricultural production in France](https://husfarm.com/production/country/france/)

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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