> In 2023 Italy produced 156,800 t of pig fat, rendered, the 6th largest in the world (2.54% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 26%.

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# Pig fat, rendered production in Italy

In 2023 Italy produced 156,800 t of pig fat, rendered, the 6th largest in the world (2.54% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 26%. The record was 258,500 t in 1998.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in Italy](https://husfarm.com/country/italy/)

Production, 2023156,800 t
World rank6 of 79
10-year change−26%
Record258,500 t1998

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

## Italy compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.5%3.5% in 2013
10-year change−26%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/germany/) | 464,927 | 7.5% |
| 5 | [Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/canada/) | 167,552 | 2.7% |
| 6 | **Italy** | 156,800 | 2.5% |
| 7 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/poland/) | 152,991 | 2.5% |
| 8 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/france/) | 142,862 | 2.3% |

[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; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 156,800 | −2.6% |
| 2022 | 161,000 | −7.3% |
| 2021 | 173,600 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 165,200 | −12% |
| 2019 | 188,200 | −1.6% |
| 2018 | 191,200 | −3.9% |
| 2017 | 198,990 | +10% |
| 2016 | 180,204 | −0.5% |
| 2015 | 181,181 | −0.4% |
| 2014 | 182,000 | −14% |
| 2013 | 211,300 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 210,700 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 204,100 | −3.9% |
| 2010 | 212,300 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 206,500 | −1.1% |
| 2008 | 208,800 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 208,400 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 202,300 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 196,900 | −4.7% |
| 2004 | 206,700 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 206,600 | −3.0% |
| 2002 | 213,000 | −1.2% |
| 2001 | 215,500 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 206,500 | −1.7% |
| 1999 | 210,000 | −19% |
| 1998 | 258,500 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 250,000 | −2.6% |
| 1996 | 256,800 | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 240,200 | −1.7% |
| 1994 | 244,400 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 239,100 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 233,100 | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 216,300 | −4.9% |
| 1990 | 227,500 | −0.0% |
| 1989 | 227,600 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 218,200 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 211,800 | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 199,000 | −5.3% |
| 1985 | 210,100 | −4.7% |
| 1984 | 220,440 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 210,650 | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 209,424 | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 209,000 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 205,160 | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 195,310 | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 182,680 | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 170,880 | +11% |
| 1976 | 154,200 | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 148,700 | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 139,500 | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 130,259 | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 125,817 | +3.4% |
| 1971 | 121,716 | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 112,115 | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 108,000 | −1.8% |
| 1968 | 110,000 | +16% |
| 1967 | 95,000 | +15% |
| 1966 | 82,300 | −9.0% |
| 1965 | 90,400 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 89,200 | +26% |
| 1963 | 70,800 | −5.3% |
| 1962 | 74,800 | −0.5% |
| 1961 | 75,200 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports19,721 t USD 23.9 m
Exporter rank9 of 39
Imports8,579 t USD 8.4 m
Importer rank10 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 Italy?

Italy produced 156,800 t in 2023, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Italy rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?

Italy ranked 6th 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 Italy changed?

It fell by 26% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 258,500 t in 1998.

### Does Italy export or import pig fat, rendered?

In 2024 Italy reported exports of 19,721 t (USD 23.9 m) and imports of 8,579 t (USD 8.4 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 Italy 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/)[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/)[Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/hungary/)
[All countries producing pig fat, rendered](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/)

## Other products of Italy

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/italy/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/italy/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/italy/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/italy/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/italy/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/italy/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/italy/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/italy/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/italy/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/italy/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/italy/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/italy/)
[Agricultural production in Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/country/italy/)

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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