Tallow production in Botswana
In 2023 Botswana produced 6,218 t of tallow, the 37th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 70%. The record was 6,843 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 6,218 t
- World rank
- 37 of 69
- 10-year change
- +70%
- Record
- 6,843 t
- 2022
Tallow in Botswana, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Botswana compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.05% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +70%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Peru | 7,163 | 0.09% |
| 36 | Belarus | 6,630 | 0.08% |
| 37 | Botswana | 6,218 | 0.08% |
| 38 | Chile | 5,979 | 0.07% |
| 39 | Portugal | 5,693 | 0.07% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Botswana is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,218 | −9.1% |
| 2022 | 6,843 | +13% |
| 2021 | 6,035 | +166% |
| 2020 | 2,268 | −24% |
| 2019 | 2,986 | −10.0% |
| 2018 | 3,316 | −5.9% |
| 2017 | 3,525 | +14% |
| 2016 | 3,105 | −6.4% |
| 2015 | 3,319 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 3,094 | −16% |
| 2013 | 3,662 | −23% |
| 2012 | 4,745 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 4,677 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 4,502 | −1.3% |
| 2009 | 4,560 | +31% |
| 2008 | 3,480 | +34% |
| 2007 | 2,604 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,604 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,604 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,604 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,604 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,604 | −22% |
| 2001 | 3,324 | +34% |
| 2000 | 2,484 | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 2,280 | −32% |
| 1998 | 3,360 | +12% |
| 1997 | 3,000 | +14% |
| 1996 | 2,640 | −12% |
| 1995 | 3,000 | −7.1% |
| 1994 | 3,228 | −9.1% |
| 1993 | 3,552 | +23% |
| 1992 | 2,880 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,880 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 2,760 | −8.0% |
| 1989 | 3,000 | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 2,760 | +9.5% |
| 1987 | 2,520 | −42% |
| 1986 | 4,320 | +13% |
| 1985 | 3,840 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 3,720 | −23% |
| 1983 | 4,800 | −2.4% |
| 1982 | 4,920 | +21% |
| 1981 | 4,080 | +48% |
| 1980 | 2,760 | −47% |
| 1979 | 5,160 | +48% |
| 1978 | 3,480 | −28% |
| 1977 | 4,800 | −7.0% |
| 1976 | 5,160 | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 4,920 | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 4,560 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 26 t USD 21,000
- Exporter rank
- 63 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of tallow in Botswana?
Botswana produced 6,218 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of tallow?
Botswana ranked 37th 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 Botswana changed?
It rose by 70% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 6,843 t in 2022.
Does Botswana export or import tallow?
In 2024 Botswana reported exports of 26 t (USD 21,000) 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 Botswana 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.