Tallow production in Bulgaria
In 2023 Bulgaria produced 711 t of tallow, the 59th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 56%. The record was 8,100 t in 1985.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 711 t
- World rank
- 59 of 69
- 10-year change
- −56%
- Record
- 8,100 t
- 1985
Tallow in Bulgaria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Bulgaria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −56%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Cambodia | 1,210 | 0.01% |
| 58 | Estonia | 1,100 | 0.01% |
| 59 | Bulgaria | 711 | 0.01% |
| 60 | Vietnam | 625 | 0.01% |
| 61 | El Salvador | 531 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 711 | −37% |
| 2022 | 1,129 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 1,106 | +13% |
| 2020 | 977 | −16% |
| 2019 | 1,164 | +14% |
| 2018 | 1,018 | −12% |
| 2017 | 1,157 | −5.4% |
| 2016 | 1,223 | −3.2% |
| 2015 | 1,263 | −3.9% |
| 2014 | 1,314 | −19% |
| 2013 | 1,615 | −0.9% |
| 2012 | 1,630 | −1.2% |
| 2011 | 1,650 | −1.2% |
| 2010 | 1,670 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 1,600 | −5.9% |
| 2008 | 1,700 | −5.6% |
| 2007 | 1,800 | −4.8% |
| 2006 | 1,890 | −11% |
| 2005 | 2,120 | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 1,960 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 1,930 | −13% |
| 2002 | 2,210 | −42% |
| 2001 | 3,820 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,600 | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 3,360 | −1.2% |
| 1997 | 3,400 | −23% |
| 1996 | 4,400 | +19% |
| 1995 | 3,700 | −18% |
| 1994 | 4,500 | −34% |
| 1993 | 6,800 | −2.9% |
| 1992 | 7,000 | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 6,500 | −1.5% |
| 1990 | 6,600 | −2.9% |
| 1989 | 6,800 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 6,700 | −9.5% |
| 1987 | 7,400 | −5.1% |
| 1986 | 7,800 | −3.7% |
| 1985 | 8,100 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 7,900 | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 7,600 | +12% |
| 1982 | 6,800 | +142% |
| 1981 | 2,805 | −11% |
| 1980 | 3,168 | −9.5% |
| 1979 | 3,499 | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 3,265 | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 3,103 | +19% |
| 1976 | 2,609 | −11% |
| 1975 | 2,929 | −23% |
| 1974 | 3,800 | −5.0% |
| 1973 | 4,000 | +11% |
| 1972 | 3,600 | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 3,350 | −9.2% |
| 1970 | 3,690 | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 3,684 | −10% |
| 1968 | 4,106 | +25% |
| 1967 | 3,293 | +14% |
| 1966 | 2,900 | +26% |
| 1965 | 2,300 | +9.5% |
| 1964 | 2,100 | +17% |
| 1963 | 1,800 | +5.9% |
| 1962 | 1,700 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,700 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2,322 t USD 2.9 m
- Importer rank
- 29 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 Bulgaria?
Bulgaria produced 711 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of tallow?
Bulgaria ranked 59th 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 Bulgaria changed?
It fell by 56% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 8,100 t in 1985.
Does Bulgaria export or import tallow?
In 2024 Bulgaria reported no exports and imports of 2,322 t (USD 2.9 m), 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 Bulgaria 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.