Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in China
China: Sheep fat, unrendered — Production was 113,165 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sheep fat, unrendered — production in China is 113,165 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep fat, unrendered — production in China peaked at 116,118 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,357 t, in 1962.
That places China 2nd out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,357 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,357 t | -0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,786 t | +18.2% |
| 1964 | 3,214 t | +15.4% |
| 1965 | 3,643 t | +13.3% |
| 1966 | 4,286 t | +17.6% |
| 1967 | 4,500 t | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 4,714 t | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 4,800 t | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 4,929 t | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 5,361 t | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 5,786 t | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 6,214 t | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 6,429 t | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 6,814 t | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 6,643 t | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 7,071 t | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 7,500 t | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 8,829 t | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 10,714 t | +21.4% |
| 1981 | 10,929 t | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 11,786 t | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 12,300 t | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 12,857 t | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 12,858 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 13,802 t | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 15,002 t | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 17,657 t | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 21,001 t | +18.9% |
| 1990 | 23,486 t | +11.8% |
| 1991 | 26,315 t | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 27,857 t | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 30,600 t | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 33,429 t | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 38,571 t | +15.4% |
| 1996 | 42,857 t | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 51,000 t | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 53,100 t | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 54,927 t | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 57,731 t | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 59,408 t | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 61,965 t | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 67,473 t | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 72,762 t | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 76,513 t | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 80,375 t | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 84,299 t | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 85,951 t | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 87,304 t | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 88,744 t | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 86,983 t | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 88,412 t | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 89,592 t | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 93,468 t | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 96,156 t | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 100,598 t | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 102,962 t | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 103,837 t | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 106,560 t | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 107,606 t | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 112,363 t | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 114,647 t | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 116,118 t | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 113,165 t | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,629 t | 2,357 t | 4,800 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,558 t | 4,929 t | 8,829 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,890 t | 10,714 t | 21,001 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,214 t | 23,486 t | 54,927 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 73,378 t | 57,731 t | 87,304 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 95,731 t | 86,983 t | 106,560 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 112,780 t | 107,606 t | 116,118 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Australia and New Zealand 131,725 t compare
- 2 China 113,165 t compare
- 2 China, mainland 113,165 t compare
- 5 Australia 103,850 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested 1.03 million ha (2024)
- Swine / pigs — Stocks 432.65 million An (2024)
- Tomatoes — Area harvested 1.09 million ha (2024)
- Tomatoes — Yield 56,364 kg/ha (2024)
- Tomatoes — Production 61.70 million t (2024)
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Area harvested 4.87 million ha (2024)
- Bananas — Production 12.10 million t (2024)
- Bananas — Yield 37,177 kg/ha (2024)
- Bananas — Area harvested 325,500 ha (2024)
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Yield 4,032 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep fat, unrendered — production in China?
- Sheep fat, unrendered — production in China was 113,165 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep fat, unrendered — production recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 116,118 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest sheep fat, unrendered — production recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,357 t in 1962.
- How does China rank for sheep fat, unrendered — production?
- China ranks 2nd out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep fat, unrendered — production rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep fat, unrendered — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.