Tallow production in Russia
In 2023 Russia produced 16,344 t of tallow, the 27th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 8.9%. The record was 91,697 t in 1999.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 16,344 t
- World rank
- 27 of 69
- 10-year change
- −8.9%
- Record
- 91,697 t
- 1999
Tallow in Russia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.20%
- 0.26% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −8.9%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Romania | 21,200 | 0.26% |
| 26 | Poland | 18,586 | 0.23% |
| 27 | Russia | 16,344 | 0.20% |
| 28 | Italy | 13,850 | 0.17% |
| 29 | Finland | 13,000 | 0.16% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,344 | −31% |
| 2022 | 23,795 | +11% |
| 2021 | 21,506 | +44% |
| 2020 | 14,932 | −19% |
| 2019 | 18,373 | −23% |
| 2018 | 23,926 | −7.6% |
| 2017 | 25,883 | +10% |
| 2016 | 23,444 | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 21,498 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 20,562 | +15% |
| 2013 | 17,934 | +10% |
| 2012 | 16,264 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 16,194 | −21% |
| 2010 | 20,427 | −9.1% |
| 2009 | 22,470 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 21,454 | −5.7% |
| 2007 | 22,748 | −13% |
| 2006 | 26,102 | −21% |
| 2005 | 33,188 | −14% |
| 2004 | 38,805 | −18% |
| 2003 | 47,400 | −9.2% |
| 2002 | 52,195 | −6.3% |
| 2001 | 55,694 | −22% |
| 2000 | 71,058 | −23% |
| 1999 | 91,697 | +52% |
| 1998 | 60,427 | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 55,013 | −6.0% |
| 1996 | 58,550 | −12% |
| 1995 | 66,794 | −1.1% |
| 1994 | 67,530 | −20% |
| 1993 | 84,435 | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 80,080 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 237 t USD 1.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 68
- Imports
- 2,211 t USD 1.6 m
- Importer rank
- 31 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 Russia?
Russia produced 16,344 t in 2023, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of tallow?
Russia ranked 27th 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 Russia changed?
It fell by 8.9% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 91,697 t in 1999.
Does Russia export or import tallow?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 237 t (USD 1.0 m) and imports of 2,211 t (USD 1.6 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 Russia 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.