Margarine and shortening production in Hungary
In 2023 Hungary produced 84,512 t of margarine and shortening, the 26th largest in the world (0.64% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 106,180 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 84,512 t
- World rank
- 26 of 94
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 106,180 t
- 2022
Margarine and shortening in Hungary, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Hungary compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.64%
- 0.56% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Australia | 92,404 | 0.70% |
| 25 | Austria | 88,059 | 0.67% |
| 26 | Hungary | 84,512 | 0.64% |
| 27 | Tunisia | 82,036 | 0.62% |
| 28 | South Africa | 78,312 | 0.59% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84,512 | −20% |
| 2022 | 106,180 | +16% |
| 2021 | 91,657 | −12% |
| 2020 | 103,990 | +71% |
| 2019 | 60,745 | −11% |
| 2018 | 68,462 | −8.8% |
| 2017 | 75,027 | −5.7% |
| 2016 | 79,527 | +21% |
| 2015 | 65,730 | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 59,902 | −16% |
| 2013 | 71,250 | +73% |
| 2012 | 41,250 | −45% |
| 2011 | 74,875 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 73,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 73,000 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 70,000 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 69,631 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 68,625 | −20% |
| 2005 | 85,962 | +32% |
| 2004 | 65,100 | −5.7% |
| 2003 | 69,000 | +17% |
| 2002 | 59,000 | −1.4% |
| 2001 | 59,850 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 58,000 | −6.8% |
| 1999 | 62,200 | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 57,000 | −5.0% |
| 1997 | 60,000 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 58,000 | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 56,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 56,000 | +17% |
| 1993 | 47,701 | +23% |
| 1992 | 38,712 | +11% |
| 1991 | 34,885 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 33,191 | −1.0% |
| 1989 | 33,543 | +12% |
| 1988 | 29,993 | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 29,198 | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 28,675 | −1.1% |
| 1985 | 28,995 | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 26,857 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 26,272 | −2.4% |
| 1982 | 26,906 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 25,912 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 25,288 | +1.0% |
| 1979 | 25,048 | +11% |
| 1978 | 22,637 | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 21,595 | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 20,539 | +14% |
| 1975 | 17,950 | −1.4% |
| 1974 | 18,210 | +29% |
| 1973 | 14,161 | +58% |
| 1972 | 8,979 | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 8,774 | −0.8% |
| 1970 | 8,847 | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 8,658 | +14% |
| 1968 | 7,624 | −0.8% |
| 1967 | 7,689 | −4.9% |
| 1966 | 8,087 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 8,065 | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 7,547 | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 6,899 | +10% |
| 1962 | 6,244 | +8.6% |
| 1961 | 5,747 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9,881 t USD 18.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 117
- Imports
- 59,451 t USD 87.0 m
- Importer rank
- 3 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 Hungary?
Hungary produced 84,512 t in 2023, 0.64% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Hungary rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Hungary ranked 26th 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 Hungary changed?
It rose by 19% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 106,180 t in 2022.
Does Hungary export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Hungary reported exports of 9,881 t (USD 18.1 m) and imports of 59,451 t (USD 87.0 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 Hungary 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.