Tallow production in Peru
In 2023 Peru produced 7,163 t of tallow, the 35th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.9%. The record was 7,513 t in 2009.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 7,163 t
- World rank
- 35 of 69
- 10-year change
- +1.9%
- Record
- 7,513 t
- 2009
Tallow in Peru, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Peru compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.09%
- 0.10% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +1.9%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Norway | 10,100 | 0.12% |
| 34 | Czechia | 7,900 | 0.10% |
| 35 | Peru | 7,163 | 0.09% |
| 36 | Belarus | 6,630 | 0.08% |
| 37 | Botswana | 6,218 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Peru is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,163 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 6,966 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,871 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 6,660 | −4.6% |
| 2019 | 6,980 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 6,872 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,846 | −2.0% |
| 2016 | 6,989 | −1.3% |
| 2015 | 7,082 | −0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,118 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,031 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 6,825 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 6,562 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 6,316 | −16% |
| 2009 | 7,513 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 7,398 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 7,323 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 7,241 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 6,973 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 6,768 | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 6,435 | −0.7% |
| 2002 | 6,479 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 6,203 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 5,997 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 5,868 | +21% |
| 1998 | 4,830 | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 4,589 | +10% |
| 1996 | 4,164 | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 4,092 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 3,978 | −11% |
| 1993 | 4,479 | −4.9% |
| 1992 | 4,712 | −8.8% |
| 1991 | 5,168 | −9.6% |
| 1990 | 5,714 | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 5,221 | −1.6% |
| 1988 | 5,304 | +10% |
| 1987 | 4,812 | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 4,400 | −8.9% |
| 1985 | 4,830 | −5.8% |
| 1984 | 5,126 | −11% |
| 1983 | 5,759 | +22% |
| 1982 | 4,733 | −1.0% |
| 1981 | 4,780 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 4,616 | −1.9% |
| 1979 | 4,704 | −2.7% |
| 1978 | 4,836 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 4,736 | −1.4% |
| 1976 | 4,802 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 4,778 | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 4,773 | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 4,724 | −0.8% |
| 1972 | 4,762 | −5.0% |
| 1971 | 5,012 | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 4,813 | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 4,719 | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 4,461 | +2.1% |
| 1967 | 4,371 | −2.1% |
| 1966 | 4,465 | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 4,348 | −5.7% |
| 1964 | 4,611 | +23% |
| 1963 | 3,755 | −5.6% |
| 1962 | 3,977 | −0.4% |
| 1961 | 3,994 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 556 t USD 877,000
- Importer rank
- 56 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 Peru?
Peru produced 7,163 t in 2023, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Peru rank in the world for production of tallow?
Peru ranked 35th 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 Peru changed?
It rose by 1.9% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 7,513 t in 2009.
Does Peru export or import tallow?
In 2024 Peru reported no exports and imports of 556 t (USD 877,000), 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 Peru 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.