Margarine and shortening production in Senegal
In 2023 Senegal produced 3,308 t of margarine and shortening, the 76th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,308 t
- World rank
- 76 of 94
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,308 t
- 2023
Margarine and shortening in Senegal, 2021–2023 (tonnes)
Senegal compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Ghana | 3,578 | 0.03% |
| 75 | Oman | 3,320 | 0.03% |
| 76 | Senegal | 3,308 | 0.03% |
| 77 | Costa Rica | 3,216 | 0.02% |
| 78 | Mauritius | 3,169 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Senegal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,308 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 3,063 | +56% |
| 2021 | 1,960 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3,796 t USD 7.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 40 of 117
- Imports
- 51 t USD 160,000
- Importer rank
- 177 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 Senegal?
Senegal produced 3,308 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Senegal rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Senegal ranked 76th of 94 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 32.8% of the world total.
Does Senegal export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Senegal reported exports of 3,796 t (USD 7.9 m) and imports of 51 t (USD 160,000), 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 Senegal 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.