> In 2023 Taiwan produced 37,280 t of pig fat, rendered, the 20th largest in the world (0.60% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.8%.

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# Pig fat, rendered production in Taiwan

In 2023 Taiwan produced 37,280 t of pig fat, rendered, the 20th largest in the world (0.60% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.8%. The record was 59,319 t in 1996.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202337,280 t
World rank20 of 79
10-year change−1.8%
Record59,319 t1996

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

## Taiwan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.60%0.62% in 2013
10-year change−1.8%world +1.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Czechia](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/czechia/) | 46,674 | 0.76% |
| 19 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/portugal/) | 39,210 | 0.64% |
| 20 | **Taiwan** | 37,280 | 0.60% |
| 21 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/russia/) | 35,400 | 0.57% |
| 22 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/australia/) | 35,000 | 0.57% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 37,280 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 36,109 | −2.2% |
| 2021 | 36,919 | −2.7% |
| 2020 | 37,931 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 37,624 | −2.5% |
| 2018 | 38,597 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 37,519 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 36,992 | −2.6% |
| 2015 | 37,969 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 37,829 | −0.4% |
| 2013 | 37,981 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | 38,921 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 38,537 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 37,675 | −3.4% |
| 2009 | 38,988 | −20% |
| 2008 | 48,665 | +16% |
| 2007 | 42,119 | −2.4% |
| 2006 | 43,133 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 41,867 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 41,599 | −1.6% |
| 2003 | 42,255 | −4.5% |
| 2002 | 44,260 | −0.7% |
| 2001 | 44,582 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 44,424 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 41,574 | −4.7% |
| 1998 | 43,627 | −11% |
| 1997 | 49,029 | −17% |
| 1996 | 59,319 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 58,482 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 57,136 | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 54,205 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 54,165 | −0.1% |
| 1991 | 54,228 | +11% |
| 1990 | 48,890 | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 44,521 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 44,211 | −2.7% |
| 1987 | 45,441 | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 42,285 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 41,081 | +13% |
| 1984 | 36,403 | +10% |
| 1983 | 33,008 | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 30,922 | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 30,002 | −0.5% |
| 1980 | 30,147 | −4.0% |
| 1979 | 31,419 | +20% |
| 1978 | 26,112 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 25,981 | +11% |
| 1976 | 23,321 | +30% |
| 1975 | 17,913 | −15% |
| 1974 | 21,129 | −10% |
| 1973 | 23,518 | +22% |
| 1972 | 19,222 | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 18,468 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 18,116 | +16% |
| 1969 | 15,623 | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 14,912 | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 14,563 | +15% |
| 1966 | 12,678 | +12% |
| 1965 | 11,287 | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 10,561 | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 10,274 | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 9,685 | +3.7% |
| 1961 | 9,337 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports136 t USD 153,000
Exporter rank26 of 39
Imports2,025 t USD 3.7 m
Importer rank19 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 Taiwan?

Taiwan produced 37,280 t in 2023, 0.60% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Taiwan ranked 20th 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 Taiwan changed?

It fell by 1.8% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 59,319 t in 1996.

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

In 2024 Taiwan reported exports of 136 t (USD 153,000) and imports of 2,025 t (USD 3.7 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/taiwan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/taiwan/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/taiwan/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/taiwan/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/taiwan/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/taiwan/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/taiwan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/taiwan/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/taiwan/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/taiwan/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/taiwan/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/taiwan/)
[Agricultural production in Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/taiwan/)

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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