> In 2023 Canada produced 167,552 t of pig fat, rendered, the 5th largest in the world (2.71% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 34%.

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

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# Pig fat, rendered production in Canada

In 2023 Canada produced 167,552 t of pig fat, rendered, the 5th largest in the world (2.71% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 34%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Canada](https://husfarm.com/country/canada/)

Production, 2023167,552 t
World rank5 of 79
10-year change+34%
Record167,552 t2023

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

## Canada compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.7%2.0% in 2013
10-year change+34%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/united-states/) | 466,447 | 7.6% |
| 4 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/germany/) | 464,927 | 7.5% |
| 5 | **Canada** | 167,552 | 2.7% |
| 6 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/italy/) | 156,800 | 2.5% |
| 7 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/poland/) | 152,991 | 2.5% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 167,552 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 158,196 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 161,559 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | 164,464 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 158,207 | +16% |
| 2018 | 135,985 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 131,209 | −0.9% |
| 2016 | 132,428 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 130,250 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 126,583 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 125,000 | −0.8% |
| 2012 | 126,000 | +85% |
| 2011 | 68,000 | −6.8% |
| 2010 | 73,000 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 70,650 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 66,186 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 65,118 | −2.1% |
| 2006 | 66,540 | −15% |
| 2005 | 78,415 | −10% |
| 2004 | 87,400 | −5.5% |
| 2003 | 92,516 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 91,300 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 85,930 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 80,610 | −1.5% |
| 1999 | 81,800 | +19% |
| 1998 | 68,520 | +17% |
| 1997 | 58,680 | −6.1% |
| 1996 | 62,480 | −9.2% |
| 1995 | 68,800 | −0.6% |
| 1994 | 69,220 | −0.1% |
| 1993 | 69,300 | −4.8% |
| 1992 | 72,810 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 70,960 | −1.4% |
| 1990 | 72,000 | −6.1% |
| 1989 | 76,700 | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 75,800 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 74,500 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 72,800 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 72,800 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 71,000 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 70,000 | −1.7% |
| 1982 | 71,200 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 71,200 | −6.3% |
| 1980 | 76,000 | +21% |
| 1979 | 63,042 | +24% |
| 1978 | 50,911 | −1.5% |
| 1977 | 51,706 | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 51,207 | −5.1% |
| 1975 | 53,946 | −12% |
| 1974 | 61,480 | −0.5% |
| 1973 | 61,795 | −8.3% |
| 1972 | 67,420 | −5.0% |
| 1971 | 70,994 | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 65,563 | +11% |
| 1969 | 59,034 | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 58,878 | −6.2% |
| 1967 | 62,746 | +23% |
| 1966 | 51,157 | −5.3% |
| 1965 | 54,034 | −10% |
| 1964 | 60,339 | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 57,030 | +1.2% |
| 1962 | 56,379 | −5.3% |
| 1961 | 59,506 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports49,455 t USD 43.2 m
Exporter rank3 of 39
Imports1,191 t USD 2.5 m
Importer rank23 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 Canada?

Canada produced 167,552 t in 2023, 2.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Canada ranked 5th 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 Canada changed?

It rose by 34% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Canada reported exports of 49,455 t (USD 43.2 m) and imports of 1,191 t (USD 2.5 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 Canada 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/)[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/)[Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/hungary/)
[All countries producing pig fat, rendered](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/)

## Other products of Canada

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/canada/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/canada/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/canada/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/canada/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/canada/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/canada/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/canada/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/canada/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/canada/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/canada/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/canada/)[Lentils, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/lentils/canada/)
[Agricultural production in Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/country/canada/)

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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