> In 2023 Serbia produced 30,763 t of margarine and shortening, the 42nd largest in the world (0.23% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 18%.

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# Margarine and shortening production in Serbia

In 2023 Serbia produced 30,763 t of margarine and shortening, the 42nd largest in the world (0.23% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 18%. The record was 43,570 t in 2010.

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Production, 202330,763 t
World rank42 of 94
10-year change−18%
Record43,570 t2010

## Margarine and shortening in Serbia, 2006–2023 (tonnes)

## Serbia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.23%0.29% in 2013
10-year change−18%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/portugal/) | 39,000 | 0.30% |
| 41 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/zimbabwe/) | 36,725 | 0.28% |
| 42 | **Serbia** | 30,763 | 0.23% |
| 43 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/thailand/) | 26,661 | 0.20% |
| 44 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/egypt/) | 25,271 | 0.19% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 30,763 | −7.8% |
| 2022 | 33,374 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 31,790 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 29,084 | −2.5% |
| 2019 | 29,826 | −12% |
| 2018 | 33,870 | −0.4% |
| 2017 | 34,023 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 32,718 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 32,416 | −4.0% |
| 2014 | 33,750 | −10% |
| 2013 | 37,512 | −10% |
| 2012 | 41,880 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 41,438 | −4.9% |
| 2010 | 43,570 | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 40,683 | −6.4% |
| 2008 | 43,476 | −0.1% |
| 2007 | 43,523 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 42,618 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports6,057 t USD 12.2 m
Exporter rank36 of 117
Imports3,051 t USD 4.4 m
Importer rank79 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 Serbia?

Serbia produced 30,763 t in 2023, 0.23% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Serbia ranked 42nd 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 Serbia changed?

It fell by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 43,570 t in 2010.

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

In 2024 Serbia reported exports of 6,057 t (USD 12.2 m) and imports of 3,051 t (USD 4.4 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

[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 Serbia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/serbia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/serbia/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/serbia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/serbia/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/serbia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/serbia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/serbia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/serbia/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/serbia/)[Plums](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/serbia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/serbia/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/serbia/)
[Agricultural production in Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/serbia/)

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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