Margarine and shortening production in Japan
In 2023 Japan produced 313,436 t of margarine and shortening, the 11th largest in the world (2.38% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 20%. The record was 418,264 t in 2016.
- Production, 2023
- 313,436 t
- World rank
- 11 of 94
- 10-year change
- −20%
- Record
- 418,264 t
- 2016
Margarine and shortening in Japan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Japan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.4%
- 3.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −20%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Belgium | 336,802 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Germany | 324,000 | 2.5% |
| 11 | Japan | 313,436 | 2.4% |
| 12 | Poland | 313,000 | 2.4% |
| 13 | Indonesia | 261,290 | 2.0% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Japan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 313,436 | −3.3% |
| 2022 | 324,053 | −11% |
| 2021 | 364,510 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 363,586 | −6.9% |
| 2019 | 390,627 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | 395,026 | −2.2% |
| 2017 | 403,916 | −3.4% |
| 2016 | 418,264 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 411,505 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 397,572 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 391,501 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 382,097 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 368,249 | −2.4% |
| 2010 | 377,228 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 361,634 | −2.2% |
| 2008 | 369,859 | −1.5% |
| 2007 | 375,350 | −0.1% |
| 2006 | 375,791 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 370,749 | −1.6% |
| 2004 | 376,867 | −0.1% |
| 2003 | 377,370 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 375,316 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 365,538 | −1.7% |
| 2000 | 371,981 | −0.4% |
| 1999 | 373,606 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 372,888 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 369,498 | −0.9% |
| 1996 | 372,779 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 369,652 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 364,316 | −2.0% |
| 1993 | 371,706 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 360,606 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 351,562 | −0.2% |
| 1990 | 352,298 | −8.5% |
| 1989 | 384,941 | −3.3% |
| 1988 | 397,947 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 385,148 | −1.3% |
| 1986 | 390,372 | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 389,628 | −2.4% |
| 1984 | 399,331 | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 391,041 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 383,845 | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 379,573 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 359,106 | −0.0% |
| 1979 | 359,280 | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 343,769 | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 326,158 | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 307,019 | +19% |
| 1975 | 258,019 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 250,705 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 248,489 | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 228,140 | +14% |
| 1971 | 199,426 | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 185,497 | −0.8% |
| 1969 | 186,965 | +11% |
| 1968 | 168,031 | +9.2% |
| 1967 | 153,838 | +8.5% |
| 1966 | 141,761 | +14% |
| 1965 | 124,197 | +6.8% |
| 1964 | 116,336 | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 115,340 | +6.7% |
| 1962 | 108,113 | +8.0% |
| 1961 | 100,104 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 323 t USD 1.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 73 of 117
- Imports
- 435 t USD 1.5 m
- Importer rank
- 142 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 Japan?
Japan produced 313,436 t in 2023, 2.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Japan rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Japan ranked 11th 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 Japan changed?
It fell by 20% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 418,264 t in 2016.
Does Japan export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Japan reported exports of 323 t (USD 1.8 m) and imports of 435 t (USD 1.5 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. 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.