Tallow production in Colombia
In 2023 Colombia produced 11,319 t of tallow, the 32nd largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 17%. The record was 14,600 t in 1981.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 11,319 t
- World rank
- 32 of 69
- 10-year change
- −17%
- Record
- 14,600 t
- 1981
Tallow in Colombia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.14%
- 0.20% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −17%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Greece | 12,900 | 0.16% |
| 31 | Switzerland | 12,400 | 0.15% |
| 32 | Colombia | 11,319 | 0.14% |
| 33 | Norway | 10,100 | 0.12% |
| 34 | Czechia | 7,900 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,319 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 11,361 | −6.5% |
| 2021 | 12,145 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 11,913 | −3.4% |
| 2019 | 12,326 | −0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,341 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 12,206 | −4.2% |
| 2016 | 12,740 | −6.7% |
| 2015 | 13,648 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 13,501 | −0.7% |
| 2013 | 13,600 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 13,600 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,600 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 13,600 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 13,600 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 13,560 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 13,560 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 13,560 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 13,560 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 13,520 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 13,480 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 13,440 | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 13,200 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 13,200 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 12,800 | −1.5% |
| 1998 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 13,000 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 12,500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 12,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 12,500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 12,500 | −3.8% |
| 1992 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 13,000 | −5.5% |
| 1986 | 13,750 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 13,700 | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 13,500 | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 12,600 | −9.0% |
| 1982 | 13,850 | −5.1% |
| 1981 | 14,600 | +11% |
| 1980 | 13,200 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 13,000 | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 12,000 | −3.2% |
| 1976 | 12,400 | +24% |
| 1975 | 10,000 | +28% |
| 1974 | 7,800 | −10% |
| 1973 | 8,700 | −12% |
| 1972 | 9,900 | −7.5% |
| 1971 | 10,700 | +13% |
| 1970 | 9,450 | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 8,800 | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 8,300 | +5.1% |
| 1967 | 7,900 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 7,900 | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 7,700 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 7,700 | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 7,500 | +1.4% |
| 1962 | 7,400 | +1.4% |
| 1961 | 7,300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3,615 t USD 3.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 26 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 Colombia?
Colombia produced 11,319 t in 2023, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of tallow?
Colombia ranked 32nd 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 Colombia changed?
It fell by 17% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 14,600 t in 1981.
Does Colombia export or import tallow?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 3,615 t (USD 3.2 m) 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 Colombia 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.