> In 2023 Iran produced 43,408 t of margarine and shortening, the 38th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 75%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Iran

In 2023 Iran produced 43,408 t of margarine and shortening, the 38th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 75%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202343,408 t
World rank38 of 94
10-year change+75%
Record43,408 t2023

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

## Iran compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.33%0.20% in 2013
10-year change+75%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 36 | [Czechia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/czechia/) | 47,000 | 0.36% |
| 37 | [Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/azerbaijan/) | 46,985 | 0.36% |
| 38 | **Iran** | 43,408 | 0.33% |
| 39 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/greece/) | 39,500 | 0.30% |
| 40 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/portugal/) | 39,000 | 0.30% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 43,408 | +19% |
| 2022 | 36,536 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 36,799 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 36,794 | −9.2% |
| 2019 | 40,537 | +50% |
| 2018 | 27,114 | −0.3% |
| 2017 | 27,197 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 25,354 | −1.3% |
| 2015 | 25,677 | −2.6% |
| 2014 | 26,366 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 24,830 | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 22,624 | +22% |
| 2011 | 18,594 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 18,341 | −7.8% |
| 2009 | 19,893 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 18,761 | −27% |
| 2007 | 25,561 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 24,567 | −14% |
| 2005 | 28,561 | +18% |
| 2004 | 24,156 | −23% |
| 2003 | 31,296 | +28% |
| 2002 | 24,494 | −18% |
| 2001 | 29,877 | +26% |
| 2000 | 23,789 | −12% |
| 1999 | 27,050 | +33% |
| 1998 | 20,395 | +43% |
| 1997 | 14,220 | −22% |
| 1996 | 18,327 | −4.4% |
| 1995 | 19,167 | +18% |
| 1994 | 16,257 | −16% |
| 1993 | 19,281 | +12% |
| 1992 | 17,252 | +13% |
| 1991 | 15,330 | −18% |
| 1990 | 18,783 | −15% |
| 1989 | 21,985 | +98% |
| 1988 | 11,115 | −13% |
| 1987 | 12,728 | −10.0% |
| 1986 | 14,136 | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 12,894 | +11% |
| 1984 | 11,659 | −26% |
| 1983 | 15,784 | +66% |
| 1982 | 9,522 | +52% |
| 1981 | 6,261 | −21% |
| 1980 | 7,884 | −0.5% |
| 1979 | 7,921 | +24% |
| 1978 | 6,381 | −3.0% |
| 1977 | 6,580 | −7.0% |
| 1976 | 7,078 | +48% |
| 1975 | 4,775 | −14% |
| 1974 | 5,541 | +96% |
| 1973 | 2,825 | −21% |
| 1972 | 3,587 | +25% |
| 1971 | 2,866 | −1.8% |
| 1970 | 2,919 | +201% |
| 1969 | 969 | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 893 | +141% |
| 1967 | 371 | −59% |
| 1966 | 915 | +9.8% |
| 1965 | 833 | −29% |
| 1964 | 1,175 | +112% |
| 1963 | 553 | +19% |
| 1962 | 463 | +845% |
| 1961 | 49 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports113 t USD 155,000
Importer rank169 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 Iran?

Iran produced 43,408 t in 2023, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iran ranked 38th 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 Iran changed?

It rose by 75% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Iran reported no exports and imports of 113 t (USD 155,000), 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 Iran is imputed by FAO. 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 Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

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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