Tallow production in Chile
In 2023 Chile produced 5,979 t of tallow, the 38th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 6,574 t in 2018.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 5,979 t
- World rank
- 38 of 69
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 6,574 t
- 2018
Tallow in Chile, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.07% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Belarus | 6,630 | 0.08% |
| 37 | Botswana | 6,218 | 0.08% |
| 38 | Chile | 5,979 | 0.07% |
| 39 | Portugal | 5,693 | 0.07% |
| 40 | Costa Rica | 5,091 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,979 | +54% |
| 2022 | 3,883 | −36% |
| 2021 | 6,110 | −3.2% |
| 2020 | 6,311 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 6,305 | −4.1% |
| 2018 | 6,574 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 6,293 | +21% |
| 2016 | 5,203 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 5,057 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 4,734 | −1.4% |
| 2013 | 4,800 | +20% |
| 2012 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,000 | −17% |
| 2010 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 4,800 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 4,720 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 4,640 | −4.9% |
| 2002 | 4,880 | −3.2% |
| 2001 | 5,040 | −3.1% |
| 2000 | 5,200 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 5,200 | −10% |
| 1998 | 5,800 | −7.2% |
| 1997 | 6,250 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 6,200 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 6,150 | +12% |
| 1994 | 5,500 | +11% |
| 1993 | 4,950 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 4,950 | −15% |
| 1991 | 5,800 | −3.3% |
| 1990 | 6,000 | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 5,600 | +12% |
| 1988 | 5,000 | +16% |
| 1987 | 4,300 | −2.3% |
| 1986 | 4,400 | −2.2% |
| 1985 | 4,500 | −17% |
| 1984 | 5,400 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 5,400 | +10% |
| 1982 | 4,900 | +14% |
| 1981 | 4,300 | +13% |
| 1980 | 3,800 | −5.0% |
| 1979 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 4,000 | −4.8% |
| 1977 | 4,200 | −16% |
| 1976 | 5,000 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 4,600 | +18% |
| 1974 | 3,900 | +90% |
| 1973 | 2,050 | −20% |
| 1972 | 2,550 | −28% |
| 1971 | 3,550 | −13% |
| 1970 | 4,100 | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 4,000 | −3.6% |
| 1968 | 4,150 | +11% |
| 1967 | 3,750 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,750 | +8.7% |
| 1965 | 3,450 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 3,350 | −16% |
| 1963 | 4,000 | −4.8% |
| 1962 | 4,200 | +5.0% |
| 1961 | 4,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 6,654 t USD 8.0 m
- Importer rank
- 19 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 Chile?
Chile produced 5,979 t in 2023, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of tallow?
Chile ranked 38th 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 Chile changed?
It rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 6,574 t in 2018.
Does Chile export or import tallow?
In 2024 Chile reported no exports and imports of 6,654 t (USD 8.0 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 Chile 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.