> In 2023 Lithuania produced 11,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 57th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Lithuania

In 2023 Lithuania produced 11,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 57th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 20,000 t in 1992.
The 2023 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 202311,000 t
World rank57 of 94
10-year change−14%
Record20,000 t1992

## Margarine and shortening in Lithuania, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Lithuania compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.08%0.10% in 2013
10-year change−14%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 55 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/bolivia/) | 12,755 | 0.10% |
| 56 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/argentina/) | 12,038 | 0.09% |
| 57 | **Lithuania** | 11,000 | 0.08% |
| 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% |

[Full ranking of 94 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

### Map of world production of margarine and shortening

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Share of the world total; Lithuania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 11,000 | −12% |
| 2022 | 12,500 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 12,300 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 12,300 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 12,200 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 11,837 | −8.3% |
| 2017 | 12,914 | −6.4% |
| 2016 | 13,802 | −0.2% |
| 2015 | 13,823 | −6.7% |
| 2014 | 14,814 | +15% |
| 2013 | 12,828 | −3.7% |
| 2012 | 13,323 | −5.6% |
| 2011 | 14,109 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 13,465 | +18% |
| 2009 | 11,382 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 11,369 | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 10,540 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 9,900 | −5.7% |
| 2005 | 10,500 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 10,400 | −5.5% |
| 2003 | 11,000 | −11% |
| 2002 | 12,400 | −4.6% |
| 2001 | 13,000 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 12,800 | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 12,000 | −14% |
| 1998 | 14,000 | −13% |
| 1997 | 16,000 | −11% |
| 1996 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 18,000 | +13% |
| 1994 | 16,000 | −11% |
| 1993 | 18,000 | −10.0% |
| 1992 | 20,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports7,131 t USD 11.0 m
Exporter rank29 of 117
Imports4,447 t USD 7.1 m
Importer rank57 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 Lithuania?

Lithuania produced 11,000 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Lithuania ranked 57th 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 Lithuania changed?

It fell by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 20,000 t in 1992.

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

In 2024 Lithuania reported exports of 7,131 t (USD 11.0 m) and imports of 4,447 t (USD 7.1 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 Lithuania is estimated 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 Lithuania

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/lithuania/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/lithuania/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/lithuania/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/lithuania/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/lithuania/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/lithuania/)[Triticale](https://husfarm.com/production/triticale/lithuania/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/lithuania/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/lithuania/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/lithuania/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/lithuania/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/lithuania/)
[Agricultural production in Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/lithuania/)

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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