> In 2023 Tunisia produced 82,036 t of margarine and shortening, the 27th largest in the world (0.62% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in Tunisia

In 2023 Tunisia produced 82,036 t of margarine and shortening, the 27th largest in the world (0.62% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 135,388 t in 2018.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202382,036 t
World rank27 of 94
10-year change−28%
Record135,388 t2018

## Margarine and shortening in Tunisia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Tunisia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.62%0.90% in 2013
10-year change−28%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | [Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/austria/) | 88,059 | 0.67% |
| 26 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/hungary/) | 84,512 | 0.64% |
| 27 | **Tunisia** | 82,036 | 0.62% |
| 28 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/south-africa/) | 78,312 | 0.59% |
| 29 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/colombia/) | 62,577 | 0.48% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 82,036 | −7.4% |
| 2022 | 88,550 | −2.9% |
| 2021 | 91,206 | −9.2% |
| 2020 | 100,447 | −13% |
| 2019 | 115,233 | −15% |
| 2018 | 135,388 | +15% |
| 2017 | 117,389 | −7.7% |
| 2016 | 127,232 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 118,793 | −2.0% |
| 2014 | 121,168 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 113,846 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 108,302 | +14% |
| 2011 | 95,283 | −23% |
| 2010 | 124,482 | +26% |
| 2009 | 98,438 | −26% |
| 2008 | 133,627 | +43% |
| 2007 | 93,706 | −20% |
| 2006 | 116,838 | +19% |
| 2005 | 98,176 | −8.5% |
| 2004 | 107,317 | +54% |
| 2003 | 69,594 | −12% |
| 2002 | 79,290 | +116% |
| 2001 | 36,774 | −41% |
| 2000 | 62,446 | −22% |
| 1999 | 80,366 | −12% |
| 1998 | 91,466 | +120% |
| 1997 | 41,652 | −6.1% |
| 1996 | 44,335 | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 41,614 | +10% |
| 1994 | 37,698 | +96% |
| 1993 | 19,187 | +10% |
| 1992 | 17,420 | +99% |
| 1991 | 8,774 | −41% |
| 1990 | 14,968 | +23% |
| 1989 | 12,216 | −64% |
| 1988 | 34,061 | +124% |
| 1987 | 15,202 | +18% |
| 1986 | 12,911 | +28% |
| 1985 | 10,106 | −11% |
| 1984 | 11,336 | +85% |
| 1983 | 6,120 | −73% |
| 1982 | 22,463 | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 21,037 | +12% |
| 1980 | 18,804 | +34% |
| 1979 | 13,988 | −14% |
| 1978 | 16,346 | +13% |
| 1977 | 14,513 | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 13,710 | −57% |
| 1975 | 32,102 | +13% |
| 1974 | 28,338 | +18% |
| 1973 | 23,920 | +21% |
| 1972 | 19,794 | +35% |
| 1971 | 14,633 | −20% |
| 1970 | 18,216 | +91% |
| 1969 | 9,535 | −47% |
| 1968 | 18,103 | +28% |
| 1967 | 14,158 | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 13,792 | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 13,435 | +237% |
| 1964 | 3,988 | −58% |
| 1963 | 9,436 | +980% |
| 1962 | 874 | −64% |
| 1961 | 2,400 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1,395 t USD 1.9 m
Exporter rank60 of 117
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 Tunisia?

Tunisia produced 82,036 t in 2023, 0.62% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Tunisia ranked 27th 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 Tunisia changed?

It fell by 28% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 135,388 t in 2018.

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

In 2024 Tunisia reported exports of 1,395 t (USD 1.9 m) and no imports, 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 Tunisia is imputed by FAO. 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 Tunisia

[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/tunisia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/tunisia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/tunisia/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/tunisia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/tunisia/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/tunisia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/tunisia/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/tunisia/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/tunisia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/tunisia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/tunisia/)[Spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/tunisia/)
[Agricultural production in Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/tunisia/)

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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