Margarine and shortening production in Peru
In 2023 Peru produced 98,237 t of margarine and shortening, the 23rd largest in the world (0.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.3%. The record was 113,309 t in 2019.
- Production, 2023
- 98,237 t
- World rank
- 23 of 94
- 10-year change
- +2.3%
- Record
- 113,309 t
- 2019
Margarine and shortening in Peru, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Peru compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.75%
- 0.76% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +2.3%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Canada | 101,000 | 0.77% |
| 22 | Ukraine | 100,368 | 0.76% |
| 23 | Peru | 98,237 | 0.75% |
| 24 | Australia | 92,404 | 0.70% |
| 25 | Austria | 88,059 | 0.67% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Peru is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98,237 | −6.1% |
| 2022 | 104,624 | −3.2% |
| 2021 | 108,081 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 102,436 | −9.6% |
| 2019 | 113,309 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 106,249 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 104,083 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 99,157 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 98,080 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 97,882 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 96,074 | −0.0% |
| 2012 | 96,082 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 94,915 | +18% |
| 2010 | 80,322 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 80,322 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 77,763 | +373% |
| 2007 | 16,428 | −0.1% |
| 2006 | 16,449 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 16,194 | +42% |
| 2004 | 11,400 | −9.2% |
| 2003 | 12,558 | −4.9% |
| 2002 | 13,200 | −7.7% |
| 2001 | 14,300 | −7.1% |
| 2000 | 15,400 | −11% |
| 1999 | 17,300 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 16,681 | −6.7% |
| 1997 | 17,884 | −1.6% |
| 1996 | 18,178 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 18,068 | −3.5% |
| 1994 | 18,719 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 18,679 | +17% |
| 1992 | 15,903 | −18% |
| 1991 | 19,410 | +20% |
| 1990 | 16,138 | −12% |
| 1989 | 18,252 | −4.1% |
| 1988 | 19,034 | −15% |
| 1987 | 22,460 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 21,696 | +32% |
| 1985 | 16,417 | −12% |
| 1984 | 18,588 | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 18,251 | −2.6% |
| 1982 | 18,732 | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 18,429 | −6.9% |
| 1980 | 19,791 | +13% |
| 1979 | 17,557 | +20% |
| 1978 | 14,654 | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 13,828 | +17% |
| 1976 | 11,848 | −2.7% |
| 1975 | 12,174 | −15% |
| 1974 | 14,386 | +33% |
| 1973 | 10,852 | — |
| 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
- Exports
- 97 t USD 153,000
- Exporter rank
- 87 of 117
- Imports
- 6,407 t USD 12.8 m
- Importer rank
- 42 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 Peru?
Peru produced 98,237 t in 2023, 0.75% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Peru rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Peru ranked 23rd 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 Peru changed?
It rose by 2.3% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 113,309 t in 2019.
Does Peru export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Peru reported exports of 97 t (USD 153,000) and imports of 6,407 t (USD 12.8 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
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.