> In 2023 Israel produced 25,183 t of margarine and shortening, the 45th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Israel

In 2023 Israel produced 25,183 t of margarine and shortening, the 45th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%. The record was 36,000 t in 1995.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202325,183 t
World rank45 of 94
10-year change−12%
Record36,000 t1995

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

## Israel compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.19%0.22% in 2013
10-year change−12%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/thailand/) | 26,661 | 0.20% |
| 44 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/egypt/) | 25,271 | 0.19% |
| 45 | **Israel** | 25,183 | 0.19% |
| 46 | [Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/finland/) | 23,118 | 0.18% |
| 47 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/guatemala/) | 23,069 | 0.18% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 25,183 | −17% |
| 2022 | 30,327 | +18% |
| 2021 | 25,703 | −4.6% |
| 2020 | 26,937 | −3.7% |
| 2019 | 27,975 | −3.3% |
| 2018 | 28,942 | −3.5% |
| 2017 | 29,998 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 29,971 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 28,940 | −3.5% |
| 2014 | 30,000 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 28,500 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 28,500 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 28,500 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 28,200 | −0.4% |
| 2009 | 28,300 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 27,900 | −0.4% |
| 2007 | 28,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 28,000 | −2.4% |
| 2005 | 28,700 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 28,500 | −0.7% |
| 2003 | 28,700 | −10% |
| 2002 | 32,000 | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 29,800 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 29,800 | −10% |
| 1999 | 33,200 | −4.6% |
| 1998 | 34,800 | −0.3% |
| 1997 | 34,900 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 34,700 | −3.6% |
| 1995 | 36,000 | +46% |
| 1994 | 24,700 | −27% |
| 1993 | 33,768 | −3.8% |
| 1992 | 35,085 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 33,838 | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 30,882 | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 30,779 | −0.7% |
| 1988 | 30,988 | −5.0% |
| 1987 | 32,635 | −3.1% |
| 1986 | 33,686 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 32,740 | −4.3% |
| 1984 | 34,222 | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 33,242 | −1.9% |
| 1982 | 33,900 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 32,899 | −2.2% |
| 1980 | 33,622 | −1.6% |
| 1979 | 34,179 | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 31,850 | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 30,651 | −1.6% |
| 1976 | 31,154 | −5.9% |
| 1975 | 33,112 | −4.8% |
| 1974 | 34,779 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 34,231 | +13% |
| 1972 | 30,294 | +7.0% |
| 1971 | 28,308 | +12% |
| 1970 | 25,284 | +7.9% |
| 1969 | 23,424 | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 22,536 | +12% |
| 1967 | 20,187 | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 18,489 | +11% |
| 1965 | 16,670 | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 16,300 | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 15,247 | −0.3% |
| 1962 | 15,294 | +1.3% |
| 1961 | 15,097 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports358 t USD 851,000
Exporter rank71 of 117
Imports7,419 t USD 13.8 m
Importer rank34 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 Israel?

Israel produced 25,183 t in 2023, 0.19% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Israel ranked 45th 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 Israel changed?

It fell by 12% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 36,000 t in 1995.

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

In 2024 Israel reported exports of 358 t (USD 851,000) and imports of 7,419 t (USD 13.8 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 Israel 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 Israel

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/israel/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/israel/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/israel/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/israel/)[Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/israel/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/israel/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/israel/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/israel/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/israel/)[Grapefruit and pomelos](https://husfarm.com/production/grapefruit/israel/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/israel/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/israel/)
[Agricultural production in Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/country/israel/)

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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