Pig fat, rendered production in United States
In 2023 United States produced 466,447 t of pig fat, rendered, the 3rd largest in the world (7.56% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 1.1 million t in 1961.
- Production, 2023
- 466,447 t
- World rank
- 3 of 79
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 1.1 million t
- 1961
Pig fat, rendered in United States, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
United States compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 7.6%
- 6.4% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world +1.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 2,577,258 | 41.8% |
| 2 | Brazil | 678,200 | 11.0% |
| 3 | United States | 466,447 | 7.6% |
| 4 | Germany | 464,927 | 7.5% |
| 5 | Canada | 167,552 | 2.7% |
Map of world production of pig fat, rendered
Share of the world total; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 466,447 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 460,431 | −2.3% |
| 2021 | 471,404 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 482,145 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 470,225 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 447,474 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 434,878 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 422,957 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 409,186 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 388,944 | −1.1% |
| 2013 | 393,265 | −0.5% |
| 2012 | 395,079 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 386,461 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 381,018 | −2.3% |
| 2009 | 390,100 | −1.6% |
| 2008 | 396,400 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 372,400 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 357,000 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 353,400 | −30% |
| 2004 | 506,700 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 494,400 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 491,200 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 479,900 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 479,900 | −3.6% |
| 1999 | 497,600 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 494,900 | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 450,400 | −0.5% |
| 1996 | 452,700 | −4.0% |
| 1995 | 471,700 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 469,000 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 455,850 | −1.9% |
| 1992 | 464,900 | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 431,800 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 416,850 | −1.7% |
| 1989 | 424,100 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 422,700 | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 391,400 | −1.5% |
| 1986 | 397,300 | −5.5% |
| 1985 | 420,500 | −1.3% |
| 1984 | 425,900 | −3.5% |
| 1983 | 441,300 | −3.8% |
| 1982 | 458,600 | −13% |
| 1981 | 525,700 | −4.0% |
| 1980 | 547,483 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 512,100 | +12% |
| 1978 | 456,300 | −3.1% |
| 1977 | 470,826 | −2.1% |
| 1976 | 480,805 | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 459,033 | −26% |
| 1974 | 619,604 | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 568,802 | −19% |
| 1972 | 703,065 | −21% |
| 1971 | 889,040 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 867,718 | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 863,640 | −7.7% |
| 1968 | 935,300 | −0.7% |
| 1967 | 941,657 | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 874,975 | −5.7% |
| 1965 | 927,600 | −17% |
| 1964 | 1,121,733 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,121,733 | −0.1% |
| 1962 | 1,123,094 | −1.5% |
| 1961 | 1,140,330 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 27,848 t USD 35.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 39
- Imports
- 88,192 t USD 83.7 m
- Importer rank
- 2 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 United States?
United States produced 466,447 t in 2023, 7.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United States rank in the world for production of pig fat, rendered?
United States ranked 3rd 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 United States changed?
It rose by 19% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +1.1% for the world. The record was 1.1 million t in 1961.
Does United States export or import pig fat, rendered?
In 2024 United States reported exports of 27,848 t (USD 35.1 m) and imports of 88,192 t (USD 83.7 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. 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.