Tallow production in Serbia
In 2023 Serbia produced 23,236 t of tallow, the 23rd largest in the world (0.28% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 62%. The record was 24,807 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 23,236 t
- World rank
- 23 of 69
- 10-year change
- +62%
- Record
- 24,807 t
- 2022
Tallow in Serbia, 2006–2023 (tonnes)
Serbia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.28%
- 0.21% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +62%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Iran | 29,955 | 0.36% |
| 22 | Austria | 23,484 | 0.29% |
| 23 | Serbia | 23,236 | 0.28% |
| 24 | Ukraine | 22,500 | 0.27% |
| 25 | Romania | 21,200 | 0.26% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,236 | −6.3% |
| 2022 | 24,807 | +18% |
| 2021 | 20,982 | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 19,505 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 18,486 | +24% |
| 2018 | 14,886 | +13% |
| 2017 | 13,221 | +13% |
| 2016 | 11,714 | −16% |
| 2015 | 13,944 | −8.4% |
| 2014 | 15,220 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 14,386 | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 13,103 | +16% |
| 2011 | 11,321 | −0.4% |
| 2010 | 11,368 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 10,933 | −5.9% |
| 2008 | 11,624 | −11% |
| 2007 | 13,082 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 12,489 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 20 t USD 24,000
- Exporter rank
- 64 of 68
- Imports
- 1,318 t USD 1.8 m
- Importer rank
- 42 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 Serbia?
Serbia produced 23,236 t in 2023, 0.28% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world for production of tallow?
Serbia ranked 23rd 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 Serbia changed?
It rose by 62% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 24,807 t in 2022.
Does Serbia export or import tallow?
In 2024 Serbia reported exports of 20 t (USD 24,000) and imports of 1,318 t (USD 1.8 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 Serbia 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.