> In 2023 Malaysia produced 143,011 t of margarine and shortening, the 19th largest in the world (1.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 333%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Malaysia

In 2023 Malaysia produced 143,011 t of margarine and shortening, the 19th largest in the world (1.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 333%. The record was 577,200 t in 2007.

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Production, 2023143,011 t
World rank19 of 94
10-year change+333%
Record577,200 t2007

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

## Malaysia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.1%0.26% in 2013
10-year change+333%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/netherlands/) | 156,184 | 1.2% |
| 18 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/spain/) | 147,966 | 1.1% |
| 19 | **Malaysia** | 143,011 | 1.1% |
| 20 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/italy/) | 118,396 | 0.90% |
| 21 | [Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/canada/) | 101,000 | 0.77% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 143,011 | −5.9% |
| 2022 | 151,912 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 143,160 | −25% |
| 2020 | 190,707 | −12% |
| 2019 | 216,458 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 220,624 | −6.3% |
| 2017 | 235,532 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 226,115 | +21% |
| 2015 | 187,065 | +316% |
| 2014 | 44,924 | +36% |
| 2013 | 33,056 | +17% |
| 2012 | 28,158 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 27,998 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 26,586 | −23% |
| 2009 | 34,530 | −17% |
| 2008 | 41,520 | −93% |
| 2007 | 577,200 | +43% |
| 2006 | 403,100 | +19% |
| 2005 | 339,125 | −8.8% |
| 2004 | 372,000 | +44% |
| 2003 | 257,850 | −23% |
| 2002 | 337,000 | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 315,000 | +15% |
| 2000 | 274,000 | +75% |
| 1999 | 157,000 | −13% |
| 1998 | 180,000 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 175,000 | +35% |
| 1994 | 130,000 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 125,000 | +32% |
| 1992 | 95,000 | +36% |
| 1991 | 70,000 | +56% |
| 1990 | 45,000 | +18% |
| 1989 | 38,000 | +38% |
| 1988 | 27,500 | +72% |
| 1987 | 16,000 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 16,000 | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 15,000 | +15% |
| 1983 | 13,000 | +24% |
| 1982 | 10,500 | −19% |
| 1981 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 13,000 | +30% |
| 1979 | 10,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 10,000 | +11% |
| 1977 | 9,000 | +80% |
| 1976 | 5,000 | −29% |
| 1975 | 7,000 | +40% |
| 1974 | 5,000 | +25% |
| 1973 | 4,000 | +33% |
| 1972 | 3,000 | +15% |
| 1971 | 2,600 | +63% |
| 1970 | 1,600 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 1,600 | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 1,500 | −25% |
| 1967 | 2,000 | +54% |
| 1966 | 1,300 | +18% |
| 1965 | 1,100 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,100 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,100 | −27% |
| 1962 | 1,500 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports40,940 t USD 58.2 m
Exporter rank7 of 117
Imports10,456 t USD 23.7 m
Importer rank29 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 Malaysia?

Malaysia produced 143,011 t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Malaysia ranked 19th 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 Malaysia changed?

It rose by 333% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 577,200 t in 2007.

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

In 2024 Malaysia reported exports of 40,940 t (USD 58.2 m) and imports of 10,456 t (USD 23.7 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

[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 Malaysia

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[Agricultural production in Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/malaysia/)

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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