> In 2023 South Africa produced 2,484 t of pig fat, rendered, the 55th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 155%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/south-africa/

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# Pig fat, rendered production in South Africa

In 2023 South Africa produced 2,484 t of pig fat, rendered, the 55th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 155%. The record was 9,526 t in 1994.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 20232,484 t
World rank55 of 79
10-year change+155%
Record9,526 t1994

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

## South Africa compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.04%0.02% in 2013
10-year change+155%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53 | [Nicaragua](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/nicaragua/) | 2,884 | 0.05% |
| 54 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/greece/) | 2,851 | 0.05% |
| 55 | **South Africa** | 2,484 | 0.04% |
| 56 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/moldova/) | 2,224 | 0.04% |
| 57 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/kazakhstan/) | 2,115 | 0.03% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 2,484 | +31% |
| 2022 | 1,899 | −31% |
| 2021 | 2,751 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | 2,830 | −2.7% |
| 2019 | 2,908 | +13% |
| 2018 | 2,568 | −16% |
| 2017 | 3,070 | +94% |
| 2016 | 1,583 | +15% |
| 2015 | 1,375 | +57% |
| 2014 | 875 | −10% |
| 2013 | 975 | −8.0% |
| 2012 | 1,060 | +14% |
| 2011 | 933 | −22% |
| 2010 | 1,198 | −86% |
| 2009 | 8,643 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 8,566 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 7,960 | +15% |
| 2006 | 6,902 | −12% |
| 2005 | 7,821 | +12% |
| 2004 | 6,975 | −3.0% |
| 2003 | 7,192 | −5.3% |
| 2002 | 7,594 | −1.3% |
| 2001 | 7,692 | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 7,007 | −18% |
| 1999 | 8,542 | +22% |
| 1998 | 7,019 | −13% |
| 1997 | 8,070 | −6.4% |
| 1996 | 8,619 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 8,337 | −12% |
| 1994 | 9,526 | +25% |
| 1993 | 7,634 | −1.8% |
| 1992 | 7,774 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 7,308 | −3.2% |
| 1990 | 7,552 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 7,410 | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 6,935 | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 6,750 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 6,410 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 6,353 | −9.4% |
| 1984 | 7,016 | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 6,569 | −5.6% |
| 1982 | 6,962 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 6,622 | +11% |
| 1980 | 5,964 | +11% |
| 1979 | 5,366 | −1.4% |
| 1978 | 5,440 | −9.4% |
| 1977 | 6,006 | −1.5% |
| 1976 | 6,099 | +5.8% |
| 1975 | 5,766 | −2.1% |
| 1974 | 5,891 | −7.9% |
| 1973 | 6,394 | +11% |
| 1972 | 5,747 | +18% |
| 1971 | 4,857 | −3.0% |
| 1970 | 5,009 | −2.3% |
| 1969 | 5,125 | +14% |
| 1968 | 4,480 | +10% |
| 1967 | 4,064 | −3.8% |
| 1966 | 4,224 | +5.6% |
| 1965 | 4,000 | +14% |
| 1964 | 3,520 | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 3,264 | −2.9% |
| 1962 | 3,360 | +5.0% |
| 1961 | 3,200 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports91 t USD 144,000
Exporter rank29 of 39
Imports5 t USD 141,000
Importer rank62 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 South Africa?

South Africa produced 2,484 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Africa ranked 55th 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 South Africa changed?

It rose by 155% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 9,526 t in 1994.

### Does South Africa export or import pig fat, rendered?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 91 t (USD 144,000) and imports of 5 t (USD 141,000), 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 South Africa 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 South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

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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