> In 2023 United Kingdom produced 250,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 14th largest in the world (1.90% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 24%.

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

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# Margarine and shortening production in United Kingdom

In 2023 United Kingdom produced 250,000 t of margarine and shortening, the 14th largest in the world (1.90% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 24%. The record was 492,400 t in 1991.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/country/united-kingdom/)

Production, 2023250,000 t
World rank14 of 94
10-year change−24%
Record492,400 t1991

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

## United Kingdom compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.9%2.6% in 2013
10-year change−24%world +3.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/poland/) | 313,000 | 2.4% |
| 13 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/indonesia/) | 261,290 | 2.0% |
| 14 | **United Kingdom** | 250,000 | 1.9% |
| 15 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/venezuela/) | 161,842 | 1.2% |
| 16 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/sweden/) | 156,432 | 1.2% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 250,000 | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 233,000 | −7.5% |
| 2021 | 252,000 | −1.2% |
| 2020 | 255,000 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 250,000 | −9.1% |
| 2018 | 275,000 | −1.1% |
| 2017 | 278,000 | −4.1% |
| 2016 | 290,000 | −6.5% |
| 2015 | 310,000 | −5.5% |
| 2014 | 328,000 | −0.6% |
| 2013 | 330,000 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 321,000 | −1.8% |
| 2011 | 327,000 | −0.9% |
| 2010 | 330,000 | −2.9% |
| 2009 | 340,000 | −0.9% |
| 2008 | 343,000 | −0.6% |
| 2007 | 345,000 | −1.4% |
| 2006 | 350,000 | −14% |
| 2005 | 408,800 | −5.2% |
| 2004 | 431,000 | −2.5% |
| 2003 | 442,000 | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 415,000 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 409,200 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 388,000 | −7.8% |
| 1999 | 421,000 | −6.0% |
| 1998 | 448,000 | −2.8% |
| 1997 | 461,000 | −6.1% |
| 1996 | 491,000 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 485,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 485,000 | −0.6% |
| 1993 | 488,000 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 484,800 | −1.5% |
| 1991 | 492,400 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 466,598 | −4.6% |
| 1989 | 489,000 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 469,000 | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 464,000 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 460,000 | +22% |
| 1985 | 378,000 | −1.0% |
| 1984 | 382,000 | −1.3% |
| 1983 | 387,000 | −3.0% |
| 1982 | 399,000 | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 398,000 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 383,000 | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 359,000 | −2.4% |
| 1978 | 368,000 | −3.2% |
| 1977 | 380,000 | +11% |
| 1976 | 342,000 | +15% |
| 1975 | 298,000 | −0.3% |
| 1974 | 299,000 | −12% |
| 1973 | 341,000 | −7.3% |
| 1972 | 368,000 | +7.3% |
| 1971 | 343,000 | +9.2% |
| 1970 | 314,000 | −0.9% |
| 1969 | 317,000 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 304,000 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 304,000 | −2.6% |
| 1966 | 312,000 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 311,000 | −8.0% |
| 1964 | 338,000 | −0.3% |
| 1963 | 339,000 | +1.5% |
| 1962 | 334,000 | +2.5% |
| 1961 | 326,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports10,492 t USD 20.6 m
Exporter rank22 of 117
Imports96,591 t USD 174 m
Importer rank1 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 United Kingdom?

United Kingdom produced 250,000 t in 2023, 1.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

United Kingdom ranked 14th 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 United Kingdom changed?

It fell by 24% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 492,400 t in 1991.

### Does United Kingdom export or import margarine and shortening?

In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 10,492 t (USD 20.6 m) and imports of 96,591 t (USD 174 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-kingdom/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-kingdom/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/united-kingdom/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/united-kingdom/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-kingdom/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-kingdom/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-kingdom/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/united-kingdom/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/united-kingdom/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/united-kingdom/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-kingdom/)
[Agricultural production in United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/country/united-kingdom/)

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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