> In 2023 Morocco produced 457 t of margarine and shortening, the 86th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 76%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Morocco

In 2023 Morocco produced 457 t of margarine and shortening, the 86th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 76%. The record was 13,200 t in 1988.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2023457 t
World rank86 of 94
10-year change−76%
Record13,200 t1988

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

## Morocco compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.00%0.02% in 2013
10-year change−76%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 84 | [Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/turkmenistan/) | 1,752 | 0.01% |
| 85 | [South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/south-korea/) | 1,041 | 0.01% |
| 86 | **Morocco** | 457 | 0.00% |
| 87 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/mozambique/) | 300 | 0.00% |
| 88 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/moldova/) | 249 | 0.00% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 457 | −67% |
| 2022 | 1,373 | +45% |
| 2021 | 949 | −28% |
| 2020 | 1,311 | −21% |
| 2019 | 1,659 | +77% |
| 2018 | 939 | −63% |
| 2017 | 2,564 | +86% |
| 2016 | 1,382 | −62% |
| 2015 | 3,660 | +510% |
| 2014 | 600 | −69% |
| 2013 | 1,936 | +2,627% |
| 2012 | 71 | +31% |
| 2011 | 54 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | −100% |
| 2009 | 1,800 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,800 | −25% |
| 2007 | 2,400 | +33% |
| 2006 | 1,800 | −32% |
| 2005 | 2,640 | −41% |
| 2004 | 4,440 | −7.5% |
| 2003 | 4,800 | −43% |
| 2002 | 8,400 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | −100% |
| 2000 | 6,000 | −29% |
| 1999 | 8,400 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 8,400 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 8,400 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 8,400 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 8,400 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 8,400 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 8,400 | +40% |
| 1992 | 6,000 | −50% |
| 1991 | 12,000 | +100% |
| 1990 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 6,000 | −55% |
| 1988 | 13,200 | +10% |
| 1987 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 12,000 | +900% |
| 1985 | 1,200 | −67% |
| 1984 | 3,600 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,018 t USD 2.2 m
Exporter rank53 of 117
Imports2,647 t USD 5.6 m
Importer rank88 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 Morocco?

Morocco produced 457 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Morocco ranked 86th 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 Morocco changed?

It fell by 76% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 13,200 t in 1988.

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

In 2024 Morocco reported exports of 2,018 t (USD 2.2 m) and imports of 2,647 t (USD 5.6 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 Morocco 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 Morocco

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/morocco/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/morocco/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/morocco/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/morocco/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/morocco/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/morocco/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/morocco/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/morocco/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/morocco/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/morocco/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/morocco/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/morocco/)
[Agricultural production in Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/country/morocco/)

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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