> In 2023 Mexico produced 538,699 t of margarine and shortening, the 5th largest in the world (4.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 454%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Mexico

In 2023 Mexico produced 538,699 t of margarine and shortening, the 5th largest in the world (4.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 454%. The record was 648,781 t in 2020.

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Production, 2023538,699 t
World rank5 of 94
10-year change+454%
Record648,781 t2020

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

## Mexico compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total4.1%0.76% in 2013
10-year change+454%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/pakistan/) | 855,000 | 6.5% |
| 4 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/turkey/) | 757,518 | 5.8% |
| 5 | **Mexico** | 538,699 | 4.1% |
| 6 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/russia/) | 462,550 | 3.5% |
| 7 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/india/) | 445,000 | 3.4% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 538,699 | −4.6% |
| 2022 | 564,533 | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 516,035 | −20% |
| 2020 | 648,781 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 637,918 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 622,998 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 578,831 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 565,424 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 560,437 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 533,770 | +449% |
| 2013 | 97,286 | +11% |
| 2012 | 87,547 | +70% |
| 2011 | 51,399 | −2.5% |
| 2010 | 52,719 | −10% |
| 2009 | 58,709 | −3.8% |
| 2008 | 61,054 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 58,156 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 55,332 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 52,544 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 51,777 | +20% |
| 2003 | 43,200 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 42,000 | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 38,400 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 37,800 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 37,600 | −1.4% |
| 1998 | 38,131 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 37,500 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 37,485 | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 35,121 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 33,713 | −3.6% |
| 1993 | 34,966 | −0.1% |
| 1992 | 35,000 | +21% |
| 1991 | 29,000 | −15% |
| 1990 | 34,000 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 32,000 | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 30,000 | −6.3% |
| 1987 | 32,000 | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 30,000 | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 28,550 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 27,660 | +13% |
| 1983 | 24,563 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 24,435 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 23,720 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 23,190 | −6.0% |
| 1979 | 24,664 | +62% |
| 1978 | 15,212 | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 14,000 | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 13,178 | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 12,713 | −3.6% |
| 1974 | 13,188 | +15% |
| 1973 | 11,489 | −11% |
| 1972 | 12,954 | +21% |
| 1971 | 10,734 | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 9,973 | +14% |
| 1969 | 8,761 | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 8,347 | +17% |
| 1967 | 7,106 | +20% |
| 1966 | 5,918 | +9.5% |
| 1965 | 5,407 | −4.3% |
| 1964 | 5,651 | +29% |
| 1963 | 4,367 | +36% |
| 1962 | 3,200 | +6.7% |
| 1961 | 3,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,381 t USD 5.6 m
Exporter rank47 of 117
Imports9,202 t USD 23.9 m
Importer rank32 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 Mexico?

Mexico produced 538,699 t in 2023, 4.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Mexico ranked 5th 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 Mexico changed?

It rose by 454% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 648,781 t in 2020.

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

In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 2,381 t (USD 5.6 m) and imports of 9,202 t (USD 23.9 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/)[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/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/indonesia/)
[All countries producing margarine and shortening](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

## Other products of Mexico

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mexico/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mexico/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/mexico/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mexico/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mexico/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/mexico/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mexico/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mexico/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mexico/)[Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/mexico/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mexico/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/mexico/)
[Agricultural production in Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mexico/)

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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