Pig fat, rendered production in Latvia
In 2023 Latvia produced 9,749 t of pig fat, rendered, the 37th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 10,530 t in 1998.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 9,749 t
- World rank
- 37 of 79
- 10-year change
- +21%
- Record
- 10,530 t
- 1998
Pig fat, rendered in Latvia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.16%
- 0.13% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +21%
- world +1.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Dominican Republic | 10,484 | 0.17% |
| 36 | Ukraine | 10,000 | 0.16% |
| 37 | Latvia | 9,749 | 0.16% |
| 38 | Croatia | 9,300 | 0.15% |
| 39 | Slovenia | 7,400 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of pig fat, rendered
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,749 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 9,130 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 9,093 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 9,012 | +68% |
| 2019 | 5,369 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 5,337 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 5,201 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 5,152 | +13% |
| 2015 | 4,578 | −36% |
| 2014 | 7,170 | −11% |
| 2013 | 8,034 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 8,034 | −18% |
| 2011 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 9,828 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 9,828 | −3.1% |
| 2001 | 10,140 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 9,360 | −4.0% |
| 1999 | 9,750 | −7.4% |
| 1998 | 10,530 | +17% |
| 1997 | 8,970 | +21% |
| 1996 | 7,410 | −27% |
| 1995 | 10,140 | +53% |
| 1994 | 6,630 | −5.6% |
| 1993 | 7,020 | −25% |
| 1992 | 9,360 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 17 t USD 32,000
- Exporter rank
- 34 of 39
- Imports
- 38 t USD 76,000
- Importer rank
- 47 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 Latvia?
Latvia produced 9,749 t in 2023, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?
Latvia ranked 37th 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 Latvia changed?
It rose by 21% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 10,530 t in 1998.
Does Latvia export or import pig fat, rendered?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 17 t (USD 32,000) and imports of 38 t (USD 76,000), 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 Latvia 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.