> In 2023 Slovakia produced 13,700 t of margarine and shortening, the 54th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/slovakia/

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# Margarine and shortening production in Slovakia

In 2023 Slovakia produced 13,700 t of margarine and shortening, the 54th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 18,100 t in 2002.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/country/slovakia/)

Production, 202313,700 t
World rank54 of 94
10-year change−14%
Record18,100 t2002

## Margarine and shortening in Slovakia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)

## Slovakia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.10%0.13% in 2013
10-year change−14%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 52 | [Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/ireland/) | 14,900 | 0.11% |
| 53 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/cote-divoire/) | 14,422 | 0.11% |
| 54 | **Slovakia** | 13,700 | 0.10% |
| 55 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/bolivia/) | 12,755 | 0.10% |
| 56 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/argentina/) | 12,038 | 0.09% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 13,700 | −0.7% |
| 2022 | 13,800 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 13,700 | −0.7% |
| 2020 | 13,800 | −15% |
| 2019 | 16,289 | +22% |
| 2018 | 13,400 | −1.5% |
| 2017 | 13,600 | −2.2% |
| 2016 | 13,900 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 13,300 | −4.3% |
| 2014 | 13,900 | −13% |
| 2013 | 15,900 | +141% |
| 2012 | 6,600 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 6,500 | −35% |
| 2010 | 10,000 | −23% |
| 2009 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 13,000 | −4.6% |
| 2007 | 13,625 | −5.2% |
| 2006 | 14,375 | +31% |
| 2005 | 11,000 | −15% |
| 2004 | 13,000 | −24% |
| 2003 | 17,000 | −6.1% |
| 2002 | 18,100 | +29% |
| 2001 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 14,000 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 13,800 | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 13,000 | −3.7% |
| 1997 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 13,500 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 13,116 | −21% |
| 1993 | 16,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports7,796 t USD 12.1 m
Exporter rank28 of 117
Imports12,325 t USD 23.4 m
Importer rank26 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 Slovakia?

Slovakia produced 13,700 t in 2023, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Slovakia ranked 54th 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 Slovakia changed?

It fell by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 18,100 t in 2002.

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

In 2024 Slovakia reported exports of 7,796 t (USD 12.1 m) and imports of 12,325 t (USD 23.4 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; the 2023 figure for Slovakia 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/)[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 Slovakia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/slovakia/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/slovakia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/slovakia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/slovakia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/slovakia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/slovakia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/slovakia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/slovakia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/slovakia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/slovakia/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/slovakia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/slovakia/)
[Agricultural production in Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/slovakia/)

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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