Tallow production in Bolivia
In 2023 Bolivia produced 4,821 t of tallow, the 41st largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 4,821 t
- World rank
- 41 of 69
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 4,821 t
- 2023
Tallow in Bolivia, 2021–2023 (tonnes)
Bolivia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Portugal | 5,693 | 0.07% |
| 40 | Costa Rica | 5,091 | 0.06% |
| 41 | Bolivia | 4,821 | 0.06% |
| 42 | Kenya | 4,422 | 0.05% |
| 43 | Cyprus | 4,330 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Bolivia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,821 | +11% |
| 2022 | 4,355 | +137% |
| 2021 | 1,836 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9,727 t USD 7.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 20 of 68
- Imports
- 186 t USD 251,000
- Importer rank
- 68 of 96
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 tallow in Bolivia?
Bolivia produced 4,821 t in 2023, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bolivia rank in the world for production of tallow?
Bolivia ranked 41st of 69 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 47.3% of the world total.
Does Bolivia export or import tallow?
In 2024 Bolivia reported exports of 9,727 t (USD 7.2 m) and imports of 186 t (USD 251,000), 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 Bolivia is imputed by FAO. 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.

