> In 2023 Jamaica produced 10,555 t of margarine and shortening, the 60th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 62%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Jamaica

In 2023 Jamaica produced 10,555 t of margarine and shortening, the 60th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 62%. The record was 13,910 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202310,555 t
World rank60 of 94
10-year change+62%
Record13,910 t2019

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

## Jamaica compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.08%0.05% in 2013
10-year change+62%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 58 | [El Salvador](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/el-salvador/) | 10,932 | 0.08% |
| 59 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/new-zealand/) | 10,676 | 0.08% |
| 60 | **Jamaica** | 10,555 | 0.08% |
| 61 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/croatia/) | 10,500 | 0.08% |
| 62 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/belarus/) | 9,601 | 0.07% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 10,555 | −12% |
| 2022 | 11,965 | +10% |
| 2021 | 10,847 | −2.9% |
| 2020 | 11,176 | −20% |
| 2019 | 13,910 | +114% |
| 2018 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 6,500 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 6,394 | −10% |
| 2009 | 7,125 | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 6,750 | −8.5% |
| 2007 | 7,375 | −4.8% |
| 2006 | 7,750 | −11% |
| 2005 | 8,750 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 8,750 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 8,750 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 8,125 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 8,000 | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 7,375 | −7.8% |
| 1996 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 8,000 | −5.9% |
| 1993 | 8,500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 8,500 | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 8,000 | +14% |
| 1987 | 7,000 | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 6,930 | +20% |
| 1985 | 5,760 | −1.5% |
| 1984 | 5,850 | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 5,445 | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 5,368 | +24% |
| 1981 | 4,334 | +23% |
| 1980 | 3,511 | −29% |
| 1979 | 4,960 | −12% |
| 1978 | 5,610 | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 5,340 | +35% |
| 1976 | 3,965 | −13% |
| 1975 | 4,535 | +22% |
| 1974 | 3,703 | −0.6% |
| 1973 | 3,724 | −17% |
| 1972 | 4,467 | +24% |
| 1971 | 3,602 | +12% |
| 1970 | 3,208 | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 3,030 | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 2,976 | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 2,860 | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 2,727 | +10% |
| 1965 | 2,470 | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 2,284 | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 2,267 | +12% |
| 1962 | 2,028 | +11% |
| 1961 | 1,834 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,110 t USD 12.8 m
Exporter rank52 of 117
Imports2,553 t USD 4.3 m
Importer rank90 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 Jamaica?

Jamaica produced 10,555 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Jamaica ranked 60th 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 Jamaica changed?

It rose by 62% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 13,910 t in 2019.

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

In 2024 Jamaica reported exports of 2,110 t (USD 12.8 m) and imports of 2,553 t (USD 4.3 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/jamaica/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/jamaica/)[Yams](https://husfarm.com/production/yams/jamaica/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/jamaica/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/jamaica/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/jamaica/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/jamaica/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/jamaica/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/jamaica/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/jamaica/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/jamaica/)[Grapefruit and pomelos](https://husfarm.com/production/grapefruit/jamaica/)
[Agricultural production in Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/country/jamaica/)

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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