Tallow production in Mongolia
In 2023 Mongolia produced 3,011 t of tallow, the 49th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%. The record was 4,764 t in 2010.
- Production, 2023
- 3,011 t
- World rank
- 49 of 69
- 10-year change
- −19%
- Record
- 4,764 t
- 2010
Tallow in Mongolia, 2003–2023 (tonnes)
Mongolia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.05% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −19%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Namibia | 3,152 | 0.04% |
| 48 | Honduras | 3,070 | 0.04% |
| 49 | Mongolia | 3,011 | 0.04% |
| 50 | Slovakia | 2,400 | 0.03% |
| 51 | Denmark | 1,871 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Mongolia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,011 | −18% |
| 2022 | 3,652 | −14% |
| 2021 | 4,245 | +10% |
| 2020 | 3,842 | +18% |
| 2019 | 3,247 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 3,236 | +11% |
| 2017 | 2,914 | +16% |
| 2016 | 2,510 | −14% |
| 2015 | 2,922 | −12% |
| 2014 | 3,302 | −11% |
| 2013 | 3,713 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 3,553 | −15% |
| 2011 | 4,193 | −12% |
| 2010 | 4,764 | +5,855% |
| 2009 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 80 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 809 t USD 417,000
- Exporter rank
- 33 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 Mongolia?
Mongolia produced 3,011 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mongolia rank in the world for production of tallow?
Mongolia ranked 49th 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 Mongolia changed?
It fell by 19% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 4,764 t in 2010.
Does Mongolia export or import tallow?
In 2024 Mongolia reported exports of 809 t (USD 417,000) 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. 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.