> In 2023 Turkey produced 757,518 t of margarine and shortening, the 4th largest in the world (5.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.1%.

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# Margarine and shortening production in Turkey

In 2023 Turkey produced 757,518 t of margarine and shortening, the 4th largest in the world (5.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.1%. The record was 901,634 t in 2011.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Turkey](https://husfarm.com/country/turkey/)

Production, 2023757,518 t
World rank4 of 94
10-year change+9.1%
Record901,634 t2011

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

## Turkey compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total5.8%5.5% in 2013
10-year change+9.1%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/brazil/) | 904,975 | 6.9% |
| 3 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/pakistan/) | 855,000 | 6.5% |
| 4 | **Turkey** | 757,518 | 5.8% |
| 5 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/mexico/) | 538,699 | 4.1% |
| 6 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/russia/) | 462,550 | 3.5% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 757,518 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 715,261 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 681,994 | −11% |
| 2020 | 766,017 | −1.9% |
| 2019 | 781,040 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 747,344 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 743,531 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 723,997 | −3.8% |
| 2015 | 752,514 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 704,113 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 694,270 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 682,996 | −24% |
| 2011 | 901,634 | +32% |
| 2010 | 684,814 | −2.6% |
| 2009 | 702,850 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 694,257 | +15% |
| 2007 | 605,240 | −4.2% |
| 2006 | 631,575 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 624,800 | +11% |
| 2004 | 561,025 | −1.6% |
| 2003 | 570,062 | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 523,752 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 498,858 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 486,903 | −3.5% |
| 1999 | 504,766 | −3.3% |
| 1998 | 522,016 | −11% |
| 1997 | 587,201 | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 553,101 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 535,244 | +11% |
| 1994 | 481,035 | −2.4% |
| 1993 | 492,822 | −7.2% |
| 1992 | 530,899 | −4.2% |
| 1991 | 553,913 | +15% |
| 1990 | 480,831 | −1.0% |
| 1989 | 485,803 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 471,663 | +11% |
| 1987 | 424,311 | +14% |
| 1986 | 371,464 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 350,350 | −0.5% |
| 1984 | 352,052 | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 321,915 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 320,357 | +23% |
| 1981 | 259,833 | +37% |
| 1980 | 189,119 | −25% |
| 1979 | 253,169 | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 252,277 | +12% |
| 1977 | 224,881 | −0.1% |
| 1976 | 225,182 | +13% |
| 1975 | 199,002 | +31% |
| 1974 | 152,129 | −11% |
| 1973 | 170,838 | −2.2% |
| 1972 | 174,699 | +42% |
| 1971 | 123,024 | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 121,239 | −6.7% |
| 1969 | 129,995 | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 125,127 | +8.8% |
| 1967 | 115,000 | +9.5% |
| 1966 | 105,000 | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 97,000 | +10% |
| 1964 | 88,000 | +10% |
| 1963 | 80,000 | +6.7% |
| 1962 | 75,000 | +5.6% |
| 1961 | 71,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports36,427 t USD 47.8 m
Exporter rank9 of 117
Imports1,404 t USD 2.3 m
Importer rank107 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 Turkey?

Turkey produced 757,518 t in 2023, 5.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Turkey ranked 4th 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 Turkey changed?

It rose by 9.1% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 901,634 t in 2011.

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

In 2024 Turkey reported exports of 36,427 t (USD 47.8 m) and imports of 1,404 t (USD 2.3 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 Turkey 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/)[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/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/indonesia/)
[All countries producing margarine and shortening](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/)

## Other products of Turkey

[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/turkey/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/turkey/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/turkey/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/turkey/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/turkey/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/turkey/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkey/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/turkey/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/turkey/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/turkey/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/turkey/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/turkey/)
[Agricultural production in Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/country/turkey/)

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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