Pig fat, rendered production in Belgium
In 2023 Belgium produced 111,436 t of pig fat, rendered, the 11th largest in the world (1.81% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 27%. The record was 151,700 t in 2013.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 111,436 t
- World rank
- 11 of 79
- 10-year change
- −27%
- Record
- 151,700 t
- 2013
Pig fat, rendered in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 2.5% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −27%
- world +1.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Romania | 123,784 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Mexico | 122,144 | 2.0% |
| 11 | Belgium | 111,436 | 1.8% |
| 12 | Argentina | 107,588 | 1.7% |
| 13 | Hungary | 87,283 | 1.4% |
Map of world production of pig fat, rendered
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111,436 | −3.1% |
| 2022 | 114,955 | −6.9% |
| 2021 | 123,530 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 120,536 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 109,849 | −5.2% |
| 2018 | 115,929 | −0.7% |
| 2017 | 116,735 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 110,000 | −22% |
| 2015 | 141,822 | +13% |
| 2014 | 125,000 | −18% |
| 2013 | 151,700 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 147,916 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 142,186 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 135,062 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 126,182 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 125,627 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 122,656 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 117,614 | −1.0% |
| 2005 | 118,803 | +12% |
| 2004 | 106,381 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 104,812 | −3.0% |
| 2002 | 108,007 | +15% |
| 2001 | 93,601 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 91,190 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 28,492 t USD 29.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 39
- Imports
- 40,071 t USD 36.5 m
- Importer rank
- 5 of 72
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 pig fat, rendered in Belgium?
Belgium produced 111,436 t in 2023, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?
Belgium ranked 11th of 79 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 41.8% of the world total.
How has the production of pig fat, rendered in Belgium changed?
It fell by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 151,700 t in 2013.
Does Belgium export or import pig fat, rendered?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 28,492 t (USD 29.4 m) and imports of 40,071 t (USD 36.5 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 Belgium 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.