Tallow production in Vietnam
In 2023 Vietnam produced 625 t of tallow, the 60th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 61%. The record was 1,800 t in 2010.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 625 t
- World rank
- 60 of 69
- 10-year change
- −61%
- Record
- 1,800 t
- 2010
Tallow in Vietnam, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Vietnam compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −61%
- world +20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Estonia | 1,100 | 0.01% |
| 59 | Bulgaria | 711 | 0.01% |
| 60 | Vietnam | 625 | 0.01% |
| 61 | El Salvador | 531 | 0.01% |
| 62 | North Macedonia | 500 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of tallow
Share of the world total; Vietnam is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 625 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 610 | −53% |
| 2021 | 1,306 | −13% |
| 2020 | 1,499 | −15% |
| 2019 | 1,758 | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 1,618 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,618 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,618 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,618 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,618 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,612 | −4.4% |
| 2012 | 1,687 | −5.6% |
| 2011 | 1,788 | −0.7% |
| 2010 | 1,800 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 421 t USD 354,000
- Exporter rank
- 40 of 68
- Imports
- 295 t USD 542,000
- Importer rank
- 62 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 Vietnam?
Vietnam produced 625 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vietnam rank in the world for production of tallow?
Vietnam ranked 60th 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 Vietnam changed?
It fell by 61% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +20% for the world. The record was 1,800 t in 2010.
Does Vietnam export or import tallow?
In 2024 Vietnam reported exports of 421 t (USD 354,000) and imports of 295 t (USD 542,000), 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 Vietnam 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.