> 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%.

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

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# 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, 202313,500 t
World rank32 of 79
10-year change+27%
Record14,900 t2021

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

## Ireland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.22%0.17% in 2013
10-year change+27%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/slovakia/) | 16,098 | 0.26% |
| 31 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/peru/) | 13,892 | 0.23% |
| 32 | **Ireland** | 13,500 | 0.22% |
| 33 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/costa-rica/) | 12,960 | 0.21% |
| 34 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/bulgaria/) | 10,811 | 0.18% |

[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; 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

Exports39 t USD 102,000
Exporter rank32 of 39
Imports89 t USD 308,000
Importer rank40 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 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

[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/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/canada/)[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/)
[All countries producing pig fat, rendered](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

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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