> In 2023 Panama produced 6,100 t of margarine and shortening, the 69th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 46%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Panama

In 2023 Panama produced 6,100 t of margarine and shortening, the 69th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 46%. The record was 15,327 t in 2011.
The 2023 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 20236,100 t
World rank69 of 94
10-year change−46%
Record15,327 t2011

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

## Panama compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.05%0.09% in 2013
10-year change−46%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 67 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/algeria/) | 7,365 | 0.06% |
| 68 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/tanzania/) | 6,945 | 0.05% |
| 69 | **Panama** | 6,100 | 0.05% |
| 70 | [Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/slovenia/) | 5,500 | 0.04% |
| 71 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/bulgaria/) | 5,364 | 0.04% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 6,100 | −3.2% |
| 2022 | 6,300 | +10% |
| 2021 | 5,707 | +28% |
| 2020 | 4,470 | −46% |
| 2019 | 8,238 | +12% |
| 2018 | 7,334 | −13% |
| 2017 | 8,448 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 7,946 | −3.7% |
| 2015 | 8,251 | −23% |
| 2014 | 10,776 | −5.5% |
| 2013 | 11,400 | −8.3% |
| 2012 | 12,430 | −19% |
| 2011 | 15,327 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 14,204 | +53% |
| 2009 | 9,294 | +18% |
| 2008 | 7,879 | +15% |
| 2007 | 6,860 | +39% |
| 2006 | 4,949 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 4,657 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 4,448 | −25% |
| 2003 | 5,944 | −28% |
| 2002 | 8,271 | +22% |
| 2001 | 6,755 | +30% |
| 2000 | 5,181 | −38% |
| 1999 | 8,385 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 8,086 | −16% |
| 1997 | 9,606 | +16% |
| 1996 | 8,312 | −21% |
| 1995 | 10,547 | +151% |
| 1994 | 4,198 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 4,000 | +33% |
| 1992 | 3,000 | −29% |
| 1991 | 4,200 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 4,190 | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 4,146 | −16% |
| 1988 | 4,958 | −23% |
| 1987 | 6,466 | +14% |
| 1986 | 5,679 | +108% |
| 1985 | 2,729 | −46% |
| 1984 | 5,038 | +11% |
| 1983 | 4,520 | +27% |
| 1982 | 3,556 | −19% |
| 1981 | 4,383 | +13% |
| 1980 | 3,890 | +241% |
| 1979 | 1,140 | −4.2% |
| 1978 | 1,190 | −7.0% |
| 1977 | 1,280 | — |
| 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

Exports13 t USD 27,000
Exporter rank103 of 117
Imports3,888 t USD 6.9 m
Importer rank66 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 Panama?

Panama produced 6,100 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Panama ranked 69th 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 Panama changed?

It fell by 46% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 15,327 t in 2011.

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

In 2024 Panama reported exports of 13 t (USD 27,000) and imports of 3,888 t (USD 6.9 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; the 2023 figure for Panama 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 Panama

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/panama/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/panama/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/panama/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/panama/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/panama/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/panama/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/panama/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/panama/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/panama/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/panama/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/panama/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/panama/)
[Agricultural production in Panama](https://husfarm.com/production/country/panama/)

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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