Margarine and shortening production in Ukraine
In 2023 Ukraine produced 100,368 t of margarine and shortening, the 22nd largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 65%. The record was 363,165 t in 2010.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 100,368 t
- World rank
- 22 of 94
- 10-year change
- −65%
- Record
- 363,165 t
- 2010
Margarine and shortening in Ukraine, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- 2.2% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −65%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Italy | 118,396 | 0.90% |
| 21 | Canada | 101,000 | 0.77% |
| 22 | Ukraine | 100,368 | 0.76% |
| 23 | Peru | 98,237 | 0.75% |
| 24 | Australia | 92,404 | 0.70% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100,368 | −19% |
| 2022 | 123,392 | −30% |
| 2021 | 177,385 | −24% |
| 2020 | 232,223 | −5.8% |
| 2019 | 246,445 | +11% |
| 2018 | 221,784 | −3.2% |
| 2017 | 229,210 | +23% |
| 2016 | 186,968 | −2.7% |
| 2015 | 192,059 | −29% |
| 2014 | 270,666 | −4.5% |
| 2013 | 283,272 | −14% |
| 2012 | 328,451 | −8.5% |
| 2011 | 358,814 | −1.2% |
| 2010 | 363,165 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 353,096 | +12% |
| 2008 | 315,828 | −0.3% |
| 2007 | 316,700 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 311,000 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 302,000 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 282,000 | +13% |
| 2003 | 250,000 | +23% |
| 2002 | 203,000 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 198,000 | +22% |
| 2000 | 162,000 | +35% |
| 1999 | 120,000 | +24% |
| 1998 | 96,800 | +14% |
| 1997 | 84,700 | −5.0% |
| 1996 | 89,200 | −18% |
| 1995 | 109,000 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 106,000 | −39% |
| 1993 | 172,900 | −31% |
| 1992 | 249,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,776 t USD 5.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 37 of 117
- Imports
- 884 t USD 1.5 m
- Importer rank
- 124 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 Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 100,368 t in 2023, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Ukraine ranked 22nd 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 65% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 363,165 t in 2010.
Does Ukraine export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 4,776 t (USD 5.9 m) and imports of 884 t (USD 1.5 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 Ukraine 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.

