Margarine and shortening production in Guatemala
In 2023 Guatemala produced 23,069 t of margarine and shortening, the 47th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 86%. The record was 26,835 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 23,069 t
- World rank
- 47 of 94
- 10-year change
- +86%
- Record
- 26,835 t
- 2022
Margarine and shortening in Guatemala, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Guatemala compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.18%
- 0.10% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +86%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Israel | 25,183 | 0.19% |
| 46 | Finland | 23,118 | 0.18% |
| 47 | Guatemala | 23,069 | 0.18% |
| 48 | Switzerland | 21,500 | 0.16% |
| 49 | Ecuador | 20,863 | 0.16% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Guatemala is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,069 | −14% |
| 2022 | 26,835 | +82% |
| 2021 | 14,763 | +52% |
| 2020 | 9,701 | −13% |
| 2019 | 11,150 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 10,252 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 9,983 | −48% |
| 2016 | 19,090 | +86% |
| 2015 | 10,257 | −28% |
| 2014 | 14,219 | +15% |
| 2013 | 12,409 | +16% |
| 2012 | 10,711 | −27% |
| 2011 | 14,725 | −24% |
| 2010 | 19,414 | +233% |
| 2009 | 5,837 | −1.3% |
| 2008 | 5,914 | +36% |
| 2007 | 4,333 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 4,305 | −2.6% |
| 2005 | 4,421 | −0.2% |
| 2004 | 4,431 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 4,388 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 4,380 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,380 | −1.4% |
| 2000 | 4,440 | +23% |
| 1999 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,600 | −63% |
| 1996 | 9,600 | +60% |
| 1995 | 6,000 | +25% |
| 1994 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 4,800 | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 4,680 | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 4,560 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 4,500 | +14% |
| 1978 | 3,960 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 3,960 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 3,960 | +32% |
| 1975 | 3,000 | +50% |
| 1974 | 2,004 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 2,004 | −33% |
| 1972 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 3,000 | +100% |
| 1970 | 1,500 | −25% |
| 1969 | 2,004 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 2,004 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 2,004 | −4.6% |
| 1966 | 2,100 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10,817 t USD 18.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 21 of 117
- Imports
- 4,898 t USD 8.8 m
- Importer rank
- 54 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 Guatemala?
Guatemala produced 23,069 t in 2023, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Guatemala rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Guatemala ranked 47th 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 Guatemala changed?
It rose by 86% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 26,835 t in 2022.
Does Guatemala export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Guatemala reported exports of 10,817 t (USD 18.0 m) and imports of 4,898 t (USD 8.8 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 Guatemala 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.