> In 2024 Niger produced 337 t of sheep fat, unrendered, the 67th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%.

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# Sheep fat, unrendered production in Niger

In 2024 Niger produced 337 t of sheep fat, unrendered, the 67th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 514 t in 1999.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024337 t
World rank67 of 141
10-year change+12%
Record514 t1999

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

## Niger compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.05%0.06% in 2014
kg per person0.01world 0.08
10-year change+12%world +21%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | [Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/benin/) | 410 | 0.06% |
| 66 | [Armenia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/armenia/) | 394 | 0.06% |
| 67 | **Niger** | 337 | 0.05% |
| 68 | [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) | 333 | 0.05% |
| 69 | [Togo](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/togo/) | 317 | 0.05% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 337 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 331 | −0.3% |
| 2022 | 332 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 331 | −7.0% |
| 2020 | 356 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 339 | −2.6% |
| 2018 | 348 | −2.8% |
| 2017 | 358 | −4.8% |
| 2016 | 376 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 367 | +22% |
| 2014 | 302 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 289 | −13% |
| 2012 | 334 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 311 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 290 | +12% |
| 2009 | 260 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 249 | −3.5% |
| 2007 | 258 | −1.9% |
| 2006 | 263 | −3.3% |
| 2005 | 272 | +90% |
| 2004 | 143 | −39% |
| 2003 | 233 | −7.2% |
| 2002 | 251 | −2.3% |
| 2001 | 257 | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 244 | −53% |
| 1999 | 514 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 499 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 471 | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 432 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 424 | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 396 | −3.9% |
| 1993 | 412 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 399 | −2.0% |
| 1991 | 407 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 400 | −10% |
| 1989 | 445 | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 430 | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 402 | −9.5% |
| 1986 | 444 | +117% |
| 1985 | 205 | −28% |
| 1984 | 284 | −37% |
| 1983 | 449 | +12% |
| 1982 | 402 | −7.6% |
| 1981 | 435 | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 397 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 383 | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 367 | −5.7% |
| 1977 | 389 | +30% |
| 1976 | 299 | +18% |
| 1975 | 253 | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 248 | −23% |
| 1973 | 321 | −0.9% |
| 1972 | 324 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 306 | −2.5% |
| 1970 | 314 | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 305 | +12% |
| 1968 | 273 | +22% |
| 1967 | 224 | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 207 | +41% |
| 1965 | 147 | −8.7% |
| 1964 | 161 | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 150 | +22% |
| 1962 | 123 | +26% |
| 1961 | 98 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Niger produced 337 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Niger ranked 67th 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 Niger changed?

It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 514 t in 1999.

### 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 Niger 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 Niger

[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/niger/)[Cow peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-peas/niger/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/niger/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/niger/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/niger/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/niger/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/niger/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/niger/)[Lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/niger/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/niger/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/niger/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/niger/)
[Agricultural production in Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/country/niger/)

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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