Tallow production in United Kingdom
In 2023 United Kingdom produced 181,600 t of tallow, the 7th largest in the world (2.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 32%. The record was 211,000 t in 1985.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 181,600 t
- World rank
- 7 of 69
- 10-year change
- +32%
- Record
- 211,000 t
- 1985
Tallow in United Kingdom, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 2.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +32%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Argentina | 248,600 | 3.0% |
| 6 | France | 218,100 | 2.6% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 181,600 | 2.2% |
| 8 | New Zealand | 180,600 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Mexico | 178,700 | 2.2% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181,600 | −4.0% |
| 2022 | 189,200 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 183,400 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 187,900 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 184,900 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 181,300 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 179,700 | +22% |
| 2016 | 147,500 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 144,800 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 142,200 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 137,500 | −1.2% |
| 2012 | 139,200 | −3.6% |
| 2011 | 144,400 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 141,200 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 133,900 | −2.8% |
| 2008 | 137,800 | −1.2% |
| 2007 | 139,500 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 135,000 | −16% |
| 2005 | 160,000 | −4.8% |
| 2004 | 168,000 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 162,000 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 151,000 | −1.3% |
| 2001 | 153,000 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 148,400 | −5.9% |
| 1999 | 157,700 | −8.6% |
| 1998 | 172,600 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 165,500 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 163,400 | −17% |
| 1995 | 197,400 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 191,500 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 182,500 | −5.6% |
| 1992 | 193,230 | −5.3% |
| 1991 | 204,000 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 199,200 | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 195,800 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 191,600 | −7.9% |
| 1987 | 208,000 | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 200,000 | −5.2% |
| 1985 | 211,000 | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 210,000 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 202,000 | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 188,000 | −0.5% |
| 1981 | 189,000 | −3.1% |
| 1980 | 195,000 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 185,000 | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 180,000 | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 176,000 | −4.3% |
| 1976 | 184,000 | −9.4% |
| 1975 | 203,000 | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 190,000 | +41% |
| 1973 | 135,000 | −2.9% |
| 1972 | 139,000 | −5.6% |
| 1971 | 147,300 | −1.8% |
| 1970 | 150,000 | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 137,000 | −5.3% |
| 1968 | 144,700 | −3.0% |
| 1967 | 149,200 | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 144,200 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 140,159 | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 131,995 | −7.6% |
| 1963 | 142,900 | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 140,600 | +3.7% |
| 1961 | 135,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23,235 t USD 24.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 of 68
- Imports
- 9,708 t USD 12.3 m
- Importer rank
- 16 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 United Kingdom?
United Kingdom produced 181,600 t in 2023, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world for production of tallow?
United Kingdom ranked 7th 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 United Kingdom changed?
It rose by 32% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 211,000 t in 1985.
Does United Kingdom export or import tallow?
In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 23,235 t (USD 24.5 m) and imports of 9,708 t (USD 12.3 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 United Kingdom is from an external organisation. 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.