> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/botswana/

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# 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, 20236,218 t
World rank37 of 69
10-year change+70%
Record6,843 t2022

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

## Botswana compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.08%0.05% in 2013
10-year change+70%world +20%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 35 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/peru/) | 7,163 | 0.09% |
| 36 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/belarus/) | 6,630 | 0.08% |
| 37 | **Botswana** | 6,218 | 0.08% |
| 38 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/chile/) | 5,979 | 0.07% |
| 39 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/portugal/) | 5,693 | 0.07% |

[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; 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

Exports26 t USD 21,000
Exporter rank63 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 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

[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/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/argentina/)[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/)
[All countries producing tallow](https://husfarm.com/production/tallow/)

## Other products of Botswana

[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/botswana/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/botswana/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/botswana/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/botswana/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/botswana/)[Game meat, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/game-meat/botswana/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/botswana/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/botswana/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/botswana/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/botswana/)[Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/botswana/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/botswana/)
[Agricultural production in Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/country/botswana/)

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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