> In 2023 Saint Lucia produced 154 t of margarine and shortening, the 92nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 59%.

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# Margarine and shortening production in Saint Lucia

In 2023 Saint Lucia produced 154 t of margarine and shortening, the 92nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 59%. The record was 1,188 t in 1981.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2023154 t
World rank92 of 94
10-year change−59%
Record1,188 t1981

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

## Saint Lucia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2013
10-year change−59%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 90 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/syria/) | 168 | 0.00% |
| 91 | [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) | 159 | 0.00% |
| 92 | **Saint Lucia** | 154 | 0.00% |
| 93 | [Armenia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/armenia/) | 84 | 0.00% |
| 94 | [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/saint-kitts-and-nevis/) | 7 | 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; Saint Lucia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 154 | −7.2% |
| 2022 | 166 | +24% |
| 2021 | 134 | +16% |
| 2020 | 116 | −17% |
| 2019 | 140 | −15% |
| 2018 | 164 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 159 | −41% |
| 2016 | 268 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 251 | −8.7% |
| 2014 | 275 | −27% |
| 2013 | 375 | +67% |
| 2012 | 225 | −22% |
| 2011 | 288 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 288 | +28% |
| 2009 | 225 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 225 | +80% |
| 2007 | 125 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 125 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 125 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 125 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 125 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 125 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 125 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 125 | −50% |
| 1999 | 250 | +100% |
| 1998 | 125 | +102% |
| 1997 | 62 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 62 | −75% |
| 1995 | 250 | −38% |
| 1994 | 400 | +60% |
| 1993 | 250 | −33% |
| 1992 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 375 | +50% |
| 1988 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 250 | −43% |
| 1985 | 438 | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 400 | +68% |
| 1983 | 238 | −71% |
| 1982 | 812 | −32% |
| 1981 | 1,188 | +45% |
| 1980 | 819 | +118% |
| 1979 | 375 | +114% |
| 1978 | 175 | — |
| 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

Imports846 t USD 3.5 m
Importer rank127 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 Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia produced 154 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Saint Lucia ranked 92nd 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 Saint Lucia changed?

It fell by 59% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 1,188 t in 1981.

### Does Saint Lucia export or import margarine and shortening?

In 2024 Saint Lucia reported no exports and imports of 846 t (USD 3.5 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 Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia

[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/saint-lucia/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/saint-lucia/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/saint-lucia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/saint-lucia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/saint-lucia/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/saint-lucia/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/saint-lucia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/saint-lucia/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/saint-lucia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/saint-lucia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/saint-lucia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/saint-lucia/)
[Agricultural production in Saint Lucia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/saint-lucia/)

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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