Pig fat, rendered production in Ireland
In 2023 Ireland produced 13,500 t of pig fat, rendered, the 32nd largest in the world (0.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. The record was 14,900 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 13,500 t
- World rank
- 32 of 79
- 10-year change
- +27%
- Record
- 14,900 t
- 2021
Pig fat, rendered in Ireland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Ireland compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.22%
- 0.17% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +27%
- world +1.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Slovakia | 16,098 | 0.26% |
| 31 | Peru | 13,892 | 0.23% |
| 32 | Ireland | 13,500 | 0.22% |
| 33 | Costa Rica | 12,960 | 0.21% |
| 34 | Bulgaria | 10,811 | 0.18% |
Map of world production of pig fat, rendered
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 13,500 | −9.4% |
| 2021 | 14,900 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 14,200 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 13,500 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 13,100 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 12,600 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 12,300 | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 11,300 | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 10,600 | −0.9% |
| 2012 | 10,700 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 10,400 | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 9,500 | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 8,700 | +93% |
| 2008 | 4,500 | −51% |
| 2007 | 9,100 | −2.2% |
| 2006 | 9,300 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 9,100 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 9,100 | −6.2% |
| 2003 | 9,700 | −4.9% |
| 2002 | 10,200 | −4.7% |
| 2001 | 10,700 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 10,100 | −9.0% |
| 1999 | 11,100 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 10,800 | +10% |
| 1997 | 9,800 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 9,400 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 9,400 | −2.1% |
| 1994 | 9,600 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 9,400 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 9,000 | +13% |
| 1991 | 8,000 | +14% |
| 1990 | 7,000 | +15% |
| 1989 | 6,100 | −3.2% |
| 1988 | 6,300 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 6,300 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 6,100 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 6,100 | −3.2% |
| 1984 | 6,300 | −10.0% |
| 1983 | 7,000 | −2.8% |
| 1982 | 7,200 | −2.0% |
| 1981 | 7,350 | −3.3% |
| 1980 | 7,600 | +8.6% |
| 1979 | 7,000 | +11% |
| 1978 | 6,300 | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 5,800 | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 5,300 | +15% |
| 1975 | 4,600 | −23% |
| 1974 | 6,000 | −10% |
| 1973 | 6,700 | −11% |
| 1972 | 7,518 | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 7,253 | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 6,673 | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 6,590 | +16% |
| 1968 | 5,666 | +14% |
| 1967 | 4,954 | −13% |
| 1966 | 5,694 | −9.4% |
| 1965 | 6,283 | +16% |
| 1964 | 5,421 | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 5,329 | −0.4% |
| 1962 | 5,352 | +7.8% |
| 1961 | 4,964 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 39 t USD 102,000
- Exporter rank
- 32 of 39
- Imports
- 89 t USD 308,000
- Importer rank
- 40 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 Ireland?
Ireland produced 13,500 t in 2023, 0.22% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?
Ireland ranked 32nd 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 Ireland changed?
It rose by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 14,900 t in 2021.
Does Ireland export or import pig fat, rendered?
In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 39 t (USD 102,000) and imports of 89 t (USD 308,000), 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 Ireland is from an external organisation. 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.