> In 2023 Argentina produced 248,600 t of tallow, the 5th largest in the world (3.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 42%.

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# Tallow production in Argentina

In 2023 Argentina produced 248,600 t of tallow, the 5th largest in the world (3.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 42%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in Argentina](https://husfarm.com/country/argentina/)

Production, 2023248,600 t
World rank5 of 69
10-year change+42%
Record248,600 t2023

## Tallow in Argentina, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Argentina compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.0%2.5% in 2013
10-year change+42%world +20%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/australia/) | 592,600 | 7.2% |
| 4 | [Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/canada/) | 318,100 | 3.9% |
| 5 | **Argentina** | 248,600 | 3.0% |
| 6 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/france/) | 218,100 | 2.6% |
| 7 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/united-kingdom/) | 181,600 | 2.2% |

[Full ranking of 69 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/)

### Map of world production of tallow

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 248,600 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 234,500 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 223,700 | −4.4% |
| 2020 | 234,000 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 230,700 | +19% |
| 2018 | 193,600 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 179,500 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 167,000 | −2.2% |
| 2015 | 170,700 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 166,700 | −4.5% |
| 2013 | 174,500 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 159,800 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 153,400 | −4.3% |
| 2010 | 160,300 | −21% |
| 2009 | 203,700 | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 189,300 | −2.7% |
| 2007 | 194,500 | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 181,400 | −1.6% |
| 2005 | 184,300 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 177,600 | +15% |
| 2003 | 154,300 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 148,200 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 143,500 | −11% |
| 2000 | 160,500 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 160,000 | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 145,500 | −8.6% |
| 1997 | 159,200 | +12% |
| 1996 | 141,900 | −3.5% |
| 1995 | 147,100 | −1.6% |
| 1994 | 149,500 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 148,900 | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 142,000 | −7.8% |
| 1991 | 154,000 | −1.9% |
| 1990 | 157,000 | −0.6% |
| 1989 | 158,000 | −0.6% |
| 1988 | 159,000 | −1.2% |
| 1987 | 161,000 | −3.6% |
| 1986 | 167,000 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 166,000 | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 156,000 | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 143,000 | −7.7% |
| 1982 | 155,000 | −9.9% |
| 1981 | 172,000 | −1.7% |
| 1980 | 175,000 | −6.9% |
| 1979 | 188,000 | −2.6% |
| 1978 | 193,000 | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 178,000 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 172,000 | +11% |
| 1975 | 155,000 | +12% |
| 1974 | 138,000 | +6.2% |
| 1973 | 130,000 | −5.1% |
| 1972 | 137,000 | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 131,000 | −5.8% |
| 1970 | 139,000 | −9.7% |
| 1969 | 154,000 | +11% |
| 1968 | 139,000 | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 136,000 | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 128,900 | +19% |
| 1965 | 108,000 | −4.4% |
| 1964 | 112,944 | −20% |
| 1963 | 140,613 | +7.6% |
| 1962 | 130,634 | +9.9% |
| 1961 | 118,840 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports134,391 t USD 78.7 m
Exporter rank5 of 68
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/tallow/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of tallow in Argentina?

Argentina produced 248,600 t in 2023, 3.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of tallow?

Argentina ranked 5th of 69 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 47.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of tallow in Argentina changed?

It rose by 42% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Argentina export or import tallow?

In 2024 Argentina reported exports of 134,391 t (USD 78.7 m) and no imports, 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 Argentina is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/brazil/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/australia/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/canada/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/france/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/united-kingdom/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/new-zealand/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/mexico/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/india/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/spain/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/china/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/netherlands/)
[All countries producing tallow](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/)

## Other products of Argentina

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/argentina/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/argentina/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/argentina/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/argentina/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/argentina/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/argentina/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/argentina/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/argentina/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/argentina/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/argentina/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/argentina/)[Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/argentina/)
[Agricultural production in Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/country/argentina/)

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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