> In 2024 Ethiopia produced 3,810 t of sheep fat, unrendered, the 26th largest in the world (0.59% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%.

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# Sheep fat, unrendered production in Ethiopia

In 2024 Ethiopia produced 3,810 t of sheep fat, unrendered, the 26th largest in the world (0.59% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20243,810 t
World rank26 of 141
10-year change+45%
Record3,810 t2024

## Sheep fat, unrendered in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.59%0.49% in 2014
kg per person0.03world 0.08
10-year change+45%world +21%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 24 | [Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/jordan/) | 4,460 | 0.70% |
| 25 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/tajikistan/) | 4,070 | 0.63% |
| 26 | **Ethiopia** | 3,810 | 0.59% |
| 27 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/morocco/) | 3,568 | 0.56% |
| 28 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/brazil/) | 3,506 | 0.55% |

[Full ranking of 141 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/)

### Map of world production of sheep fat, unrendered

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,810 | +10% |
| 2023 | 3,453 | −2.0% |
| 2022 | 3,522 | −6.5% |
| 2021 | 3,765 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 3,584 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 3,431 | +24% |
| 2018 | 2,772 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 2,698 | −2.3% |
| 2016 | 2,762 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 2,629 | −0.0% |
| 2014 | 2,630 | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 2,449 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 2,408 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 2,380 | −1.2% |
| 2010 | 2,408 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 2,380 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 2,282 | −4.1% |
| 2007 | 2,380 | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 2,212 | +16% |
| 2005 | 1,904 | +13% |
| 2004 | 1,691 | +14% |
| 2003 | 1,489 | +11% |
| 2002 | 1,336 | +26% |
| 2001 | 1,057 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 1,008 | −0.6% |
| 1999 | 1,014 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 1,012 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 1,011 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 1,010 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 1,007 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 1,004 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 1,002 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sheep fat, unrendered in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia produced 3,810 t in 2024, 0.59% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of sheep fat, unrendered?

Ethiopia ranked 26th of 141 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 17.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of sheep fat, unrendered in Ethiopia changed?

It rose by 45% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/china/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/australia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/turkey/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/iran/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/new-zealand/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/syria/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/pakistan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/united-kingdom/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/saudi-arabia/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/uzbekistan/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/algeria/)
[All countries producing sheep fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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