> In 2023 Slovenia produced 5,500 t of margarine and shortening, the 70th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Slovenia

In 2023 Slovenia produced 5,500 t of margarine and shortening, the 70th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 20235,500 t
World rank70 of 94
10-year change+20%
Record5,500 t2023

## Margarine and shortening in Slovenia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Slovenia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.04%0.04% in 2013
10-year change+20%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 68 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/tanzania/) | 6,945 | 0.05% |
| 69 | [Panama](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/panama/) | 6,100 | 0.05% |
| 70 | **Slovenia** | 5,500 | 0.04% |
| 71 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/bulgaria/) | 5,364 | 0.04% |
| 72 | [Trinidad and Tobago](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/trinidad-and-tobago/) | 3,925 | 0.03% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 5,500 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 5,300 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 5,200 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 5,200 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 5,100 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 5,000 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 4,900 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 4,800 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 4,600 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,600 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 4,600 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 4,500 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 4,400 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 4,300 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 4,200 | −4.5% |
| 2005 | 4,400 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 4,200 | −2.3% |
| 2003 | 4,300 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,300 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,300 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,300 | −14% |
| 1999 | 5,000 | +25% |
| 1998 | 4,000 | −23% |
| 1997 | 5,213 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 4,955 | −0.9% |
| 1995 | 5,000 | +22% |
| 1994 | 4,100 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 4,000 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 3,981 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports160 t USD 653,000
Exporter rank81 of 117
Imports4,625 t USD 8.7 m
Importer rank55 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 Slovenia?

Slovenia produced 5,500 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Slovenia ranked 70th 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 Slovenia changed?

It rose by 20% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Slovenia reported exports of 160 t (USD 653,000) and imports of 4,625 t (USD 8.7 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 Slovenia 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 Slovenia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/slovenia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/slovenia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/slovenia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/slovenia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/slovenia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/slovenia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/slovenia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/slovenia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/slovenia/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/slovenia/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/slovenia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/slovenia/)
[Agricultural production in Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/slovenia/)

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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