> In 2023 Poland produced 313,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 12th largest in the world (2.38% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 26%.

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# Margarine and shortening production in Poland

In 2023 Poland produced 313,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 12th largest in the world (2.38% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 26%. The record was 424,290 t in 2012.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in Poland](https://husfarm.com/country/poland/)

Production, 2023313,000 t
World rank12 of 94
10-year change−26%
Record424,290 t2012

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

## Poland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.4%3.3% in 2013
10-year change−26%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/germany/) | 324,000 | 2.5% |
| 11 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/japan/) | 313,436 | 2.4% |
| 12 | **Poland** | 313,000 | 2.4% |
| 13 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/indonesia/) | 261,290 | 2.0% |
| 14 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/united-kingdom/) | 250,000 | 1.9% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 313,000 | −7.6% |
| 2022 | 338,700 | +12% |
| 2021 | 303,400 | −8.3% |
| 2020 | 330,900 | −15% |
| 2019 | 390,000 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 372,248 | −6.9% |
| 2017 | 400,032 | −4.9% |
| 2016 | 420,428 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 410,983 | −2.5% |
| 2014 | 421,400 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 420,551 | −0.9% |
| 2012 | 424,290 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 400,129 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 389,803 | −6.2% |
| 2009 | 415,555 | +27% |
| 2008 | 328,100 | −4.9% |
| 2007 | 345,000 | −0.1% |
| 2006 | 345,400 | −0.5% |
| 2005 | 347,000 | −2.3% |
| 2004 | 355,000 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 351,000 | −5.4% |
| 2002 | 371,000 | −2.4% |
| 2001 | 380,000 | −1.0% |
| 2000 | 384,000 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 367,000 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 363,000 | −9.9% |
| 1997 | 403,100 | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 368,000 | −1.6% |
| 1995 | 374,000 | +17% |
| 1994 | 320,000 | +16% |
| 1993 | 276,000 | +18% |
| 1992 | 233,700 | +20% |
| 1991 | 194,200 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 179,100 | −19% |
| 1989 | 221,600 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 220,000 | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 203,700 | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 190,600 | +10% |
| 1985 | 173,000 | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 168,600 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 162,900 | −7.8% |
| 1982 | 176,650 | −12% |
| 1981 | 200,628 | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 184,481 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 180,455 | −2.5% |
| 1978 | 185,113 | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 185,000 | −5.6% |
| 1976 | 196,000 | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 183,000 | −2.1% |
| 1974 | 187,018 | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 183,662 | +6.9% |
| 1972 | 171,859 | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 168,000 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 165,000 | +14% |
| 1969 | 145,000 | +5.1% |
| 1968 | 138,000 | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 136,000 | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 135,000 | −2.9% |
| 1965 | 139,000 | +16% |
| 1964 | 120,000 | +14% |
| 1963 | 105,000 | +12% |
| 1962 | 94,000 | +15% |
| 1961 | 82,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports180,542 t USD 286 m
Exporter rank1 of 117
Imports13,466 t USD 24.9 m
Importer rank24 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 Poland?

Poland produced 313,000 t in 2023, 2.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Poland ranked 12th 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 Poland changed?

It fell by 26% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 424,290 t in 2012.

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

In 2024 Poland reported exports of 180,542 t (USD 286 m) and imports of 13,466 t (USD 24.9 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 Poland is from an external organisation. 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/)[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 Poland

[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/poland/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/poland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/poland/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/poland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/poland/)[Triticale](https://husfarm.com/production/triticale/poland/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/poland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/poland/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/poland/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/poland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/poland/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/poland/)
[Agricultural production in Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/poland/)

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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