Pig fat, rendered production in Denmark
In 2023 Denmark produced 48,451 t of pig fat, rendered, the 17th largest in the world (0.78% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 25%. The record was 71,300 t in 2005.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 48,451 t
- World rank
- 17 of 79
- 10-year change
- −25%
- Record
- 71,300 t
- 2005
Pig fat, rendered in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Denmark compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.78%
- 1.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −25%
- world +1.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Netherlands | 67,917 | 1.1% |
| 16 | Japan | 54,978 | 0.89% |
| 17 | Denmark | 48,451 | 0.78% |
| 18 | Czechia | 46,674 | 0.76% |
| 19 | Portugal | 39,210 | 0.64% |
Map of world production of pig fat, rendered
Share of the world total; Denmark is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,451 | −21% |
| 2022 | 61,205 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 61,063 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 55,703 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 54,748 | −19% |
| 2018 | 68,000 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 66,300 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 65,300 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 64,300 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 63,000 | −2.5% |
| 2013 | 64,600 | −0.2% |
| 2012 | 64,700 | −1.1% |
| 2011 | 65,400 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 64,400 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 63,200 | −3.8% |
| 2008 | 65,700 | −5.1% |
| 2007 | 69,200 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 68,300 | −4.2% |
| 2005 | 71,300 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 71,000 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 69,100 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 68,000 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 65,600 | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 62,400 | −2.5% |
| 1999 | 64,000 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 62,800 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 58,100 | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 56,500 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 56,200 | −2.6% |
| 1994 | 57,700 | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 55,600 | +9.7% |
| 1992 | 50,681 | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 47,061 | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 44,700 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 43,100 | −0.2% |
| 1988 | 43,200 | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 42,506 | −0.2% |
| 1986 | 42,603 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 40,500 | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 38,759 | −0.8% |
| 1983 | 39,079 | +5.8% |
| 1982 | 36,946 | −23% |
| 1981 | 47,773 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 47,400 | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 43,500 | +11% |
| 1978 | 39,089 | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 35,821 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 35,047 | −2.2% |
| 1975 | 35,833 | −12% |
| 1974 | 40,700 | −4.9% |
| 1973 | 42,800 | +3.6% |
| 1972 | 41,300 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 41,300 | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 38,700 | +4.9% |
| 1969 | 36,900 | −4.4% |
| 1968 | 38,600 | −2.8% |
| 1967 | 39,700 | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 39,500 | −1.5% |
| 1965 | 40,100 | +7.8% |
| 1964 | 37,200 | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 34,800 | +1.2% |
| 1962 | 34,400 | +3.0% |
| 1961 | 33,400 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 20,761 t USD 21.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 39
- Imports
- 1,879 t USD 1.8 m
- Importer rank
- 20 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 Denmark?
Denmark produced 48,451 t in 2023, 0.78% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?
Denmark ranked 17th 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 Denmark changed?
It fell by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 71,300 t in 2005.
Does Denmark export or import pig fat, rendered?
In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 20,761 t (USD 21.3 m) and imports of 1,879 t (USD 1.8 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 Denmark 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.