Margarine and shortening production in Nepal
In 2023 Nepal produced 7,502 t of margarine and shortening, the 66th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 150%. The record was 81,000 t in 2005.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 7,502 t
- World rank
- 66 of 94
- 10-year change
- +150%
- Record
- 81,000 t
- 2005
Margarine and shortening in Nepal, 2002–2023 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +150%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Singapore | 8,000 | 0.06% |
| 65 | Sri Lanka | 7,701 | 0.06% |
| 66 | Nepal | 7,502 | 0.06% |
| 67 | Algeria | 7,365 | 0.06% |
| 68 | Tanzania | 6,945 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,502 | −2.0% |
| 2022 | 7,656 | −25% |
| 2021 | 10,273 | +31% |
| 2020 | 7,852 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 7,366 | −1.7% |
| 2018 | 7,495 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 7,353 | +11% |
| 2016 | 6,651 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 6,544 | +118% |
| 2014 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 3,000 | −89% |
| 2009 | 27,500 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 26,000 | −50% |
| 2007 | 52,000 | −12% |
| 2006 | 59,000 | −27% |
| 2005 | 81,000 | +12% |
| 2004 | 72,051 | −4.2% |
| 2003 | 75,210 | −2.3% |
| 2002 | 77,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 110 t USD 277,000
- Importer rank
- 170 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 Nepal?
Nepal produced 7,502 t in 2023, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Nepal ranked 66th 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 Nepal changed?
It rose by 150% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 81,000 t in 2005.
Does Nepal export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Nepal reported no exports and imports of 110 t (USD 277,000), 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 Nepal is imputed by FAO. 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.