Pig fat, rendered — Production in Northern Africa

Northern Africa: Pig fat, rendered — Production was 29.58 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
29.58 t
Change on year
down 2.4%
Rank
26th
of 26 groups
All-time high
107.52 t
in 1961
All-time low
16.98 t
in 1981
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Pig fat, rendered — Production in Northern Africa, 1961–2023

20406080100196119922023

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

Northern Africa recorded 29.58 t for pig fat, rendered — production in 2023.

That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pig fat, rendered — production in Northern Africa peaked at 107.52 t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 16.98 t, in 1981.

That places Northern Africa 26th out of 26 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Pig fat, rendered — Production in Northern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Pig fat, rendered — Production in Northern Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year t Change
1961 107.52 t
1962 88.56 t -17.6%
1963 49.68 t -43.9%
1964 51.6 t +3.9%
1965 45.84 t -11.2%
1966 28.8 t -37.2%
1967 33.6 t +16.7%
1968 52.8 t +57.1%
1969 72 t +36.4%
1970 67.2 t -6.7%
1971 88.8 t +32.1%
1972 96 t +8.1%
1973 74.4 t -22.5%
1974 43.2 t -41.9%
1975 24 t -44.4%
1976 21.6 t -10.0%
1977 30 t +38.9%
1978 25.2 t -16.0%
1979 23.04 t -8.6%
1980 23.86 t +3.6%
1981 16.98 t -28.8%
1982 22.8 t +34.3%
1983 21.36 t -6.3%
1984 26.16 t +22.5%
1985 26.4 t +0.9%
1986 27.84 t +5.5%
1987 28.8 t +3.4%
1988 29.52 t +2.5%
1989 29.76 t +0.8%
1990 30.48 t +2.4%
1991 32.88 t +7.9%
1992 33.84 t +2.9%
1993 34.8 t +2.8%
1994 34.8 t +0.0%
1995 34.8 t +0.0%
1996 34.8 t +0.0%
1997 34.8 t +0.0%
1998 28.8 t -17.2%
1999 28.8 t +0.0%
2000 28.8 t +0.0%
2001 28.8 t +0.0%
2002 28.8 t +0.0%
2003 28.8 t +0.0%
2004 28.8 t +0.0%
2005 29.6 t +2.8%
2006 30.4 t +2.7%
2007 30.4 t +0.0%
2008 28.8 t -5.3%
2009 28.8 t +0.0%
2010 31.2 t +8.3%
2011 30 t -3.8%
2012 29.76 t -0.8%
2013 30.92 t +3.9%
2014 30.08 t -2.7%
2015 52.34 t +74.0%
2016 46.29 t -11.6%
2017 50.25 t +8.6%
2018 64.64 t +28.6%
2019 78.39 t +21.3%
2020 75.81 t -3.3%
2021 50.28 t -33.7%
2022 30.32 t -39.7%
2023 29.58 t -2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 58.93 t 28.8 t 107.52 t 9
1970s 49.34 t 21.6 t 96 t 10
1980s 25.35 t 16.98 t 29.76 t 10
1990s 32.88 t 28.8 t 34.8 t 10
2000s 29.2 t 28.8 t 30.4 t 10
2010s 44.39 t 29.76 t 78.39 t 10
2020s 46.5 t 29.58 t 75.81 t 4

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

  1. 23 Czechia 46,674 t compare
  2. 24 Portugal 39,210 t compare
  3. 25 China, Taiwan Province of 37,280 t compare
  4. 26 Russian Federation 35,400 t compare
  5. 27 Australia 35,000 t compare
  6. 27 Australia and New Zealand 35,000 t compare
  7. 29 Ecuador 34,245 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pig fat, rendered — production in Northern Africa?
Pig fat, rendered — production in Northern Africa was 29.58 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pig fat, rendered — production recorded in Northern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 107.52 t in 1961.
What is the lowest pig fat, rendered — production recorded in Northern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 16.98 t in 1981.
How does Northern Africa rank for pig fat, rendered — production?
Northern Africa ranks 26th out of 26 groups with data for 2023.
Is pig fat, rendered — production rising or falling in Northern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pig fat, rendered — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pig fat, rendered — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
118 places, 6,609 data points, 1961–2023
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