Pig fat, rendered production in Hungary
In 2023 Hungary produced 87,283 t of pig fat, rendered, the 13th largest in the world (1.41% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.4%. The record was 184,925 t in 1984.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 87,283 t
- World rank
- 13 of 79
- 10-year change
- +7.4%
- Record
- 184,925 t
- 1984
Pig fat, rendered in Hungary, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Hungary compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 1.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +7.4%
- world +1.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Belgium | 111,436 | 1.8% |
| 12 | Argentina | 107,588 | 1.7% |
| 13 | Hungary | 87,283 | 1.4% |
| 14 | Austria | 73,000 | 1.2% |
| 15 | Netherlands | 67,917 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of pig fat, rendered
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87,283 | −5.1% |
| 2022 | 91,952 | −6.2% |
| 2021 | 98,063 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 95,736 | −5.3% |
| 2019 | 101,140 | −2.7% |
| 2018 | 103,960 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 103,467 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 100,084 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 97,055 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 90,521 | +11% |
| 2013 | 81,280 | −5.6% |
| 2012 | 86,080 | +11% |
| 2011 | 77,350 | −3.3% |
| 2010 | 79,950 | −1.0% |
| 2009 | 80,795 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 78,715 | −6.8% |
| 2007 | 84,500 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 82,875 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 77,610 | −15% |
| 2004 | 91,065 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 82,810 | −17% |
| 2002 | 99,385 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 93,275 | −5.0% |
| 2000 | 98,215 | −1.2% |
| 1999 | 99,450 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 96,850 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 93,603 | −17% |
| 1996 | 113,136 | +12% |
| 1995 | 101,400 | −2.5% |
| 1994 | 104,000 | −13% |
| 1993 | 118,950 | −9.9% |
| 1992 | 131,950 | −4.7% |
| 1991 | 138,450 | −8.2% |
| 1990 | 150,800 | −13% |
| 1989 | 173,550 | −0.6% |
| 1988 | 174,655 | −2.8% |
| 1987 | 179,660 | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 168,870 | −3.2% |
| 1985 | 174,525 | −5.6% |
| 1984 | 184,925 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 182,650 | +11% |
| 1982 | 163,930 | −1.9% |
| 1981 | 167,180 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 161,460 | −1.5% |
| 1979 | 163,995 | +19% |
| 1978 | 137,735 | −0.4% |
| 1977 | 138,255 | −6.5% |
| 1976 | 147,940 | −11% |
| 1975 | 167,115 | −1.6% |
| 1974 | 169,780 | +23% |
| 1973 | 138,320 | −16% |
| 1972 | 164,125 | +16% |
| 1971 | 141,050 | +18% |
| 1970 | 119,925 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 113,360 | −14% |
| 1968 | 131,170 | +20% |
| 1967 | 109,525 | −4.0% |
| 1966 | 114,075 | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 111,670 | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 111,150 | −1.7% |
| 1963 | 113,035 | +9.0% |
| 1962 | 103,740 | −9.6% |
| 1961 | 114,725 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3,210 t USD 2.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 39
- Imports
- 5,066 t USD 6.9 m
- Importer rank
- 13 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 Hungary?
Hungary produced 87,283 t in 2023, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Hungary rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?
Hungary ranked 13th 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 Hungary changed?
It rose by 7.4% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 184,925 t in 1984.
Does Hungary export or import pig fat, rendered?
In 2024 Hungary reported exports of 3,210 t (USD 2.9 m) and imports of 5,066 t (USD 6.9 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 Hungary 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.