> In 2023 Bulgaria produced 10,811 t of pig fat, rendered, the 34th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.0%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/bulgaria/

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# Pig fat, rendered production in Bulgaria

In 2023 Bulgaria produced 10,811 t of pig fat, rendered, the 34th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.0%. The record was 50,878 t in 1976.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 202310,811 t
World rank34 of 79
10-year change+3.0%
Record50,878 t1976

## Pig fat, rendered in Bulgaria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Bulgaria compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.18%0.17% in 2013
10-year change+3.0%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 32 | [Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/ireland/) | 13,500 | 0.22% |
| 33 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/costa-rica/) | 12,960 | 0.21% |
| 34 | **Bulgaria** | 10,811 | 0.18% |
| 35 | [Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/dominican-republic/) | 10,484 | 0.17% |
| 36 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/ukraine/) | 10,000 | 0.16% |

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

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

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 10,811 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 10,636 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 9,887 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 9,061 | −21% |
| 2019 | 11,439 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 10,506 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 10,500 | −4.3% |
| 2016 | 10,970 | +24% |
| 2015 | 8,871 | −11% |
| 2014 | 9,977 | −5.0% |
| 2013 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 10,500 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 10,400 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 9,600 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 9,600 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 9,600 | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 8,800 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 8,800 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 8,800 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 8,800 | −21% |
| 1996 | 11,200 | −9.7% |
| 1995 | 12,400 | −3.1% |
| 1994 | 12,800 | −24% |
| 1993 | 16,800 | −20% |
| 1992 | 21,089 | −16% |
| 1991 | 25,216 | −44% |
| 1990 | 45,424 | −5.1% |
| 1989 | 47,842 | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 43,738 | +19% |
| 1987 | 36,844 | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 34,036 | +9.8% |
| 1985 | 30,986 | −12% |
| 1984 | 35,163 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 33,617 | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 33,486 | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 33,100 | −6.9% |
| 1980 | 35,550 | −16% |
| 1979 | 42,079 | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 38,621 | −5.8% |
| 1977 | 40,985 | −19% |
| 1976 | 50,878 | +14% |
| 1975 | 44,675 | +36% |
| 1974 | 32,816 | −1.3% |
| 1973 | 33,243 | −10% |
| 1972 | 36,963 | +15% |
| 1971 | 32,112 | +25% |
| 1970 | 25,742 | −4.8% |
| 1969 | 27,035 | −9.6% |
| 1968 | 29,894 | +12% |
| 1967 | 26,725 | +14% |
| 1966 | 23,474 | −6.3% |
| 1965 | 25,054 | +48% |
| 1964 | 16,940 | +22% |
| 1963 | 13,849 | −11% |
| 1962 | 15,521 | −13% |
| 1961 | 17,781 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1,262 t USD 907,000
Exporter rank16 of 39
Imports520 t USD 537,000
Importer rank30 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 Bulgaria?

Bulgaria produced 10,811 t in 2023, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?

Bulgaria ranked 34th 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 Bulgaria changed?

It rose by 3.0% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 50,878 t in 1976.

### Does Bulgaria export or import pig fat, rendered?

In 2024 Bulgaria reported exports of 1,262 t (USD 907,000) and imports of 520 t (USD 537,000), 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 Bulgaria 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/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/belgium/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/argentina/)
[All countries producing pig fat, rendered](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/)

## Other products of Bulgaria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/bulgaria/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/bulgaria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bulgaria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/bulgaria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bulgaria/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/bulgaria/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bulgaria/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/bulgaria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/bulgaria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/bulgaria/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/bulgaria/)
[Agricultural production in Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bulgaria/)

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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