Pig fat, rendered production in Chile
In 2023 Chile produced 3,741 t of pig fat, rendered, the 50th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 312%. The record was 5,899 t in 2000.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,741 t
- World rank
- 50 of 79
- 10-year change
- +312%
- Record
- 5,899 t
- 2000
Pig fat, rendered in Chile, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +312%
- world +1.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Guatemala | 3,971 | 0.06% |
| 49 | Serbia | 3,966 | 0.06% |
| 50 | Chile | 3,741 | 0.06% |
| 51 | Jamaica | 3,704 | 0.06% |
| 52 | Lithuania | 2,913 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of pig fat, rendered
Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,741 | +131% |
| 2022 | 1,622 | −25% |
| 2021 | 2,169 | +16% |
| 2020 | 1,877 | +25% |
| 2019 | 1,507 | +45% |
| 2018 | 1,036 | −44% |
| 2017 | 1,835 | +62% |
| 2016 | 1,132 | −69% |
| 2015 | 3,594 | +81% |
| 2014 | 1,991 | +119% |
| 2013 | 908 | −78% |
| 2012 | 4,154 | +48% |
| 2011 | 2,814 | −7.1% |
| 2010 | 3,028 | +33% |
| 2009 | 2,272 | −38% |
| 2008 | 3,666 | +23% |
| 2007 | 2,971 | −12% |
| 2006 | 3,375 | +71% |
| 2005 | 1,970 | +92% |
| 2004 | 1,026 | −80% |
| 2003 | 5,097 | −9.8% |
| 2002 | 5,649 | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 5,196 | −12% |
| 2000 | 5,899 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 5,731 | +16% |
| 1998 | 4,956 | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 4,771 | −8.2% |
| 1996 | 5,195 | −2.9% |
| 1995 | 5,348 | +40% |
| 1994 | 3,812 | −11% |
| 1993 | 4,298 | −13% |
| 1992 | 4,913 | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 4,894 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 4,704 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 4,428 | +12% |
| 1988 | 3,969 | +13% |
| 1987 | 3,506 | +17% |
| 1986 | 3,009 | +11% |
| 1985 | 2,711 | −11% |
| 1984 | 3,054 | −0.2% |
| 1983 | 3,059 | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 2,836 | −0.6% |
| 1981 | 2,853 | +16% |
| 1980 | 2,464 | +29% |
| 1979 | 1,904 | +43% |
| 1978 | 1,332 | +16% |
| 1977 | 1,152 | +20% |
| 1976 | 961 | −25% |
| 1975 | 1,281 | −40% |
| 1974 | 2,120 | −0.7% |
| 1973 | 2,135 | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 2,129 | +8.5% |
| 1971 | 1,963 | +4.4% |
| 1970 | 1,881 | +1.5% |
| 1969 | 1,853 | +11% |
| 1968 | 1,662 | −1.8% |
| 1967 | 1,693 | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 1,551 | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 1,464 | +22% |
| 1964 | 1,203 | +7.6% |
| 1963 | 1,118 | −2.3% |
| 1962 | 1,144 | −7.4% |
| 1961 | 1,235 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 335 t USD 391,000
- Importer rank
- 34 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 Chile?
Chile produced 3,741 t in 2023, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?
Chile ranked 50th 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 Chile changed?
It rose by 312% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 5,899 t in 2000.
Does Chile export or import pig fat, rendered?
In 2024 Chile reported no exports and imports of 335 t (USD 391,000), 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 Chile 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.