Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Sheep fat, unrendered — Production was 35,484 t in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
35,484 t
Change on year
down 8.0%
Rank
13th
of 30 groups
All-time high
76,010 t
in 1990
All-time low
35,484 t
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in European Union (27), 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, sheep fat, unrendered — production in European Union (27) stood at 35,484 t. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sheep fat, unrendered — production in European Union (27) peaked at 76,010 t in 1990 and was at its lowest, 35,484 t, in 2024.

That places European Union (27) 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in European Union (27), year by year

Annual values for Sheep fat, unrendered — Production in European Union (27), 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 38,954 t —
1962 40,380 t +3.7%
1963 39,498 t -2.2%
1964 40,931 t +3.6%
1965 41,780 t +2.1%
1966 43,096 t +3.2%
1967 44,451 t +3.1%
1968 43,508 t -2.1%
1969 44,378 t +2.0%
1970 48,158 t +8.5%
1971 47,249 t -1.9%
1972 46,988 t -0.6%
1973 48,784 t +3.8%
1974 50,888 t +4.3%
1975 50,174 t -1.4%
1976 52,695 t +5.0%
1977 53,821 t +2.1%
1978 53,574 t -0.5%
1979 55,093 t +2.8%
1980 60,310 t +9.5%
1981 58,357 t -3.2%
1982 60,849 t +4.3%
1983 62,034 t +1.9%
1984 64,880 t +4.6%
1985 66,006 t +1.7%
1986 65,145 t -1.3%
1987 67,948 t +4.3%
1988 66,397 t -2.3%
1989 68,922 t +3.8%
1990 76,010 t +10.3%
1991 75,134 t -1.2%
1992 72,791 t -3.1%
1993 72,020 t -1.1%
1994 68,281 t -5.2%
1995 67,124 t -1.7%
1996 66,910 t -0.3%
1997 64,777 t -3.2%
1998 64,978 t +0.3%
1999 64,320 t -1.0%
2000 64,753 t +0.7%
2001 62,422 t -3.6%
2002 61,874 t -0.9%
2003 62,838 t +1.6%
2004 63,400 t +0.9%
2005 60,317 t -4.9%
2006 58,254 t -3.4%
2007 57,655 t -1.0%
2008 51,042 t -11.5%
2009 49,167 t -3.7%
2010 48,680 t -1.0%
2011 48,181 t -1.0%
2012 48,192 t +0.0%
2013 46,916 t -2.6%
2014 43,179 t -8.0%
2015 43,890 t +1.6%
2016 44,782 t +2.0%
2017 43,914 t -1.9%
2018 40,836 t -7.0%
2019 41,330 t +1.2%
2020 40,424 t -2.2%
2021 41,452 t +2.5%
2022 41,525 t +0.2%
2023 38,578 t -7.1%
2024 35,484 t -8.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 41,886 t 38,954 t 44,451 t 9
1970s 50,742 t 46,988 t 55,093 t 10
1980s 64,085 t 58,357 t 68,922 t 10
1990s 69,234 t 64,320 t 76,010 t 10
2000s 59,172 t 49,167 t 64,753 t 10
2010s 44,990 t 40,836 t 48,680 t 10
2020s 39,493 t 35,484 t 41,525 t 5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

  1. 10 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 32,578 t compare
  2. 11 New Zealand 27,876 t compare
  3. 12 Syrian Arab Republic 26,890 t compare
  4. 12 Syria 26,890 t compare
  5. 14 Pakistan 19,971 t compare
  6. 15 Sudan (former) 15,428 t compare
  7. 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 14,056 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sheep fat, unrendered — production in European Union (27)?
Sheep fat, unrendered — production in European Union (27) was 35,484 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sheep fat, unrendered — production recorded in European Union (27)?
The highest recorded value was 76,010 t in 1990.
What is the lowest sheep fat, unrendered — production recorded in European Union (27)?
The lowest recorded value was 35,484 t in 2024.
How does European Union (27) rank for sheep fat, unrendered — production?
European Union (27) ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is sheep fat, unrendered — production rising or falling in European Union (27)?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this European Union (27) 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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Indicator
Sheep fat, unrendered — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
264 places, 14,710 data points, 1961–2024
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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.