> In 2023 Mozambique produced 4,850 t of pig fat, rendered, the 45th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 18%.

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

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# Pig fat, rendered production in Mozambique

In 2023 Mozambique produced 4,850 t of pig fat, rendered, the 45th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 18%. The record was 9,500 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20234,850 t
World rank45 of 79
10-year change−18%
Record9,500 t2022

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

## Mozambique compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.08%0.10% in 2013
10-year change−18%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/switzerland/) | 6,740 | 0.11% |
| 44 | [Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/angola/) | 6,359 | 0.10% |
| 45 | **Mozambique** | 4,850 | 0.08% |
| 46 | [Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/uruguay/) | 4,850 | 0.08% |
| 47 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/venezuela/) | 4,500 | 0.07% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 4,850 | −49% |
| 2022 | 9,500 | +94% |
| 2021 | 4,887 | −11% |
| 2020 | 5,499 | +32% |
| 2019 | 4,165 | −7.6% |
| 2018 | 4,508 | −20% |
| 2017 | 5,627 | +46% |
| 2016 | 3,850 | −25% |
| 2015 | 5,105 | −21% |
| 2014 | 6,428 | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 5,882 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 5,528 | +13% |
| 2011 | 4,904 | +11% |
| 2010 | 4,411 | −1.9% |
| 2009 | 4,498 | −16% |
| 2008 | 5,329 | +14% |
| 2007 | 4,666 | +14% |
| 2006 | 4,090 | −27% |
| 2005 | 5,638 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 5,160 | +10% |
| 2003 | 4,683 | −15% |
| 2002 | 5,536 | −2.9% |
| 2001 | 5,702 | −2.9% |
| 2000 | 5,875 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 5,806 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 5,702 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 5,668 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 5,599 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 5,530 | +850% |
| 1994 | 582 | −1.0% |
| 1993 | 588 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 588 | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 562 | −5.7% |
| 1990 | 596 | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 570 | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 553 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 536 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 518 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 501 | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 484 | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 467 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 449 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 432 | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 415 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 397 | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 380 | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 360 | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 331 | −37% |
| 1975 | 524 | −21% |
| 1974 | 660 | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 602 | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 553 | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 504 | +18% |
| 1970 | 426 | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 416 | −15% |
| 1968 | 487 | +21% |
| 1967 | 404 | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 383 | −25% |
| 1965 | 514 | +50% |
| 1964 | 343 | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 323 | +7.0% |
| 1962 | 302 | +7.1% |
| 1961 | 282 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports1 t USD 4,000
Importer rank70 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 Mozambique?

Mozambique produced 4,850 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Mozambique ranked 45th 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 Mozambique changed?

It fell by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 9,500 t in 2022.

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

In 2024 Mozambique reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 4,000), 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 Mozambique is imputed by FAO. 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 Mozambique

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/mozambique/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mozambique/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mozambique/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mozambique/)[Beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/beans-dry/mozambique/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/mozambique/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/mozambique/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mozambique/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mozambique/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/mozambique/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/mozambique/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/mozambique/)
[Agricultural production in Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mozambique/)

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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