Margarine and shortening production in Tanzania
In 2023 Tanzania produced 6,945 t of margarine and shortening, the 68th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%. The record was 8,750 t in 1991.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 6,945 t
- World rank
- 68 of 94
- 10-year change
- +56%
- Record
- 8,750 t
- 1991
Margarine and shortening in Tanzania, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Tanzania compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.03% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +56%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Nepal | 7,502 | 0.06% |
| 67 | Algeria | 7,365 | 0.06% |
| 68 | Tanzania | 6,945 | 0.05% |
| 69 | Panama | 6,100 | 0.05% |
| 70 | Slovenia | 5,500 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Tanzania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,945 | +37% |
| 2022 | 5,080 | +118% |
| 2021 | 2,331 | −69% |
| 2020 | 7,554 | +59% |
| 2019 | 4,762 | +39% |
| 2018 | 3,421 | +37% |
| 2017 | 2,492 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 2,452 | −47% |
| 2015 | 4,619 | +43% |
| 2014 | 3,235 | −27% |
| 2013 | 4,449 | −22% |
| 2012 | 5,731 | +63% |
| 2011 | 3,517 | −11% |
| 2010 | 3,958 | −37% |
| 2009 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 6,250 | −17% |
| 1999 | 7,500 | +50% |
| 1998 | 5,000 | −43% |
| 1997 | 8,750 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 8,750 | +17% |
| 1995 | 7,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 7,500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 7,500 | −14% |
| 1992 | 8,750 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 8,750 | +17% |
| 1990 | 7,500 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 7,500 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 7,500 | +20% |
| 1987 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 6,250 | +150% |
| 1985 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 2,500 | −20% |
| 1980 | 3,125 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 3,125 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 3,125 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 3,125 | −17% |
| 1976 | 3,750 | +50% |
| 1975 | 2,500 | −43% |
| 1974 | 4,375 | +17% |
| 1973 | 3,750 | +20% |
| 1972 | 3,125 | +14% |
| 1971 | 2,750 | +10% |
| 1970 | 2,500 | +11% |
| 1969 | 2,250 | +13% |
| 1968 | 2,000 | +33% |
| 1967 | 1,500 | +20% |
| 1966 | 1,250 | +25% |
| 1965 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3 t USD 6,000
- Exporter rank
- 113 of 117
- Imports
- 5,144 t USD 10.9 m
- Importer rank
- 52 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania produced 6,945 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tanzania rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Tanzania ranked 68th 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 Tanzania changed?
It rose by 56% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 8,750 t in 1991.
Does Tanzania export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Tanzania reported exports of 3 t (USD 6,000) and imports of 5,144 t (USD 10.9 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 Tanzania 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.