> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2023111,436 t
World rank11 of 79
10-year change−27%
Record151,700 t2013

## Pig fat, rendered in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)

## Belgium compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.8%2.5% in 2013
10-year change−27%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/romania/) | 123,784 | 2.0% |
| 10 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/mexico/) | 122,144 | 2.0% |
| 11 | **Belgium** | 111,436 | 1.8% |
| 12 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/argentina/) | 107,588 | 1.7% |
| 13 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/hungary/) | 87,283 | 1.4% |

[Full ranking of 79 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/)

### Map of world production of pig fat, rendered

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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

Exports28,492 t USD 29.4 m
Exporter rank4 of 39
Imports40,071 t USD 36.5 m
Importer rank5 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](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/united-states/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/germany/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/canada/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/italy/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/poland/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/france/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/romania/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/mexico/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/argentina/)[Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/hungary/)
[All countries producing pig fat, rendered](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/)

## Other products of Belgium

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/belgium/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/belgium/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/belgium/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/belgium/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/belgium/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/belgium/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/belgium/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/belgium/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/belgium/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/belgium/)[Lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/belgium/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belgium/)
[Agricultural production in Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/country/belgium/)

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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