> In 2023 Greece produced 39,500 t of margarine and shortening, the 39th largest in the world (0.30% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Greece

In 2023 Greece produced 39,500 t of margarine and shortening, the 39th largest in the world (0.30% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%. The record was 75,371 t in 2018.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in Greece](https://husfarm.com/country/greece/)

Production, 202339,500 t
World rank39 of 94
10-year change−10%
Record75,371 t2018

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

## Greece compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.30%0.35% in 2013
10-year change−10%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 37 | [Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/azerbaijan/) | 46,985 | 0.36% |
| 38 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/iran/) | 43,408 | 0.33% |
| 39 | **Greece** | 39,500 | 0.30% |
| 40 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/portugal/) | 39,000 | 0.30% |
| 41 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/zimbabwe/) | 36,725 | 0.28% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 39,500 | −0.3% |
| 2022 | 39,600 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 39,300 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 39,100 | −0.5% |
| 2019 | 39,300 | −48% |
| 2018 | 75,371 | +88% |
| 2017 | 40,000 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 39,232 | −18% |
| 2015 | 47,838 | +20% |
| 2014 | 40,000 | −9.1% |
| 2013 | 44,000 | +16% |
| 2012 | 38,000 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 36,000 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 35,000 | +40% |
| 2009 | 25,000 | +39% |
| 2008 | 18,000 | −25% |
| 2007 | 24,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 24,000 | +17% |
| 2005 | 20,600 | −25% |
| 2004 | 27,500 | −38% |
| 2003 | 44,000 | +105% |
| 2002 | 21,500 | −5.3% |
| 2001 | 22,700 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 22,471 | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 22,000 | +18% |
| 1998 | 18,700 | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 17,400 | −32% |
| 1996 | 25,500 | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 23,875 | +19% |
| 1994 | 20,000 | −8.5% |
| 1993 | 21,850 | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 20,500 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 20,300 | −3.3% |
| 1990 | 21,000 | −4.5% |
| 1989 | 22,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 22,000 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 21,000 | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 20,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 20,000 | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 19,000 | −5.0% |
| 1983 | 20,000 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 20,000 | −4.8% |
| 1981 | 21,000 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 20,000 | +11% |
| 1979 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 18,000 | +20% |
| 1976 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 15,000 | +50% |
| 1972 | 10,000 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 10,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 10,000 | +25% |
| 1969 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 8,000 | +60% |
| 1965 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 5,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports7,124 t USD 19.7 m
Exporter rank30 of 117
Imports8,646 t USD 17.1 m
Importer rank33 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 Greece?

Greece produced 39,500 t in 2023, 0.30% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Greece ranked 39th 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 Greece changed?

It fell by 10% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 75,371 t in 2018.

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

In 2024 Greece reported exports of 7,124 t (USD 19.7 m) and imports of 8,646 t (USD 17.1 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 Greece 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 Greece

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/greece/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/greece/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/greece/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/greece/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/greece/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/greece/)[Peaches and nectarines](https://husfarm.com/production/peaches/greece/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/greece/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/greece/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/greece/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/greece/)[Kiwi fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/kiwi-fruit/greece/)
[Agricultural production in Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/country/greece/)

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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