> In 2024 Iran produced 32,578 t of sheep fat, unrendered, the 5th largest in the world (5.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%.

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# Sheep fat, unrendered production in Iran

In 2024 Iran produced 32,578 t of sheep fat, unrendered, the 5th largest in the world (5.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 47,613 t in 2002.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202432,578 t
World rank5 of 141
10-year change−14%
Record47,613 t2002

## Sheep fat, unrendered in Iran, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Iran compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total5.1%7.2% in 2014
kg per person0.36world 0.08
10-year change−14%world +21%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/india/) | 55,032 | 8.6% |
| 4 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/turkey/) | 33,583 | 5.2% |
| 5 | **Iran** | 32,578 | 5.1% |
| 6 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/new-zealand/) | 27,876 | 4.3% |
| 7 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/syria/) | 26,890 | 4.2% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 32,578 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 32,323 | −8.1% |
| 2022 | 35,167 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 32,863 | +57% |
| 2020 | 20,959 | +30% |
| 2019 | 16,075 | −26% |
| 2018 | 21,701 | −34% |
| 2017 | 32,789 | −15% |
| 2016 | 38,650 | −8.2% |
| 2015 | 42,096 | +11% |
| 2014 | 38,088 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 35,880 | −5.3% |
| 2012 | 37,895 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 37,580 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 37,446 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 35,924 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 34,868 | −24% |
| 2007 | 45,761 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 43,925 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 43,470 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 43,042 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 41,989 | −12% |
| 2002 | 47,613 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 45,900 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 45,011 | +11% |
| 1999 | 40,434 | −5.2% |
| 1998 | 42,642 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 41,538 | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 38,640 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 38,088 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 37,398 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 36,570 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 35,466 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 33,672 | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 32,844 | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 30,084 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 29,256 | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 28,704 | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 28,290 | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 26,496 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 25,116 | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 23,874 | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 22,908 | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 21,528 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 20,976 | −14% |
| 1979 | 24,288 | +16% |
| 1978 | 20,976 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 20,286 | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 18,768 | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 17,871 | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 17,802 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 17,250 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 17,250 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 17,250 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 17,250 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 17,250 | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 17,181 | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 16,836 | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 16,353 | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 15,870 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 15,870 | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 15,663 | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 15,594 | −3.4% |
| 1961 | 16,146 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Iran produced 32,578 t in 2024, 5.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iran ranked 5th 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 Iran changed?

It fell by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 47,613 t in 2002.

### 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 Iran 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/)[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/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/sudan/)
[All countries producing sheep fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/)

## Other products of Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

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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