Tallow — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Tallow — Production was 196.23 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
196.23 t
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
70th
of 75 countries
All-time high
1,960 t
in 1992
All-time low
98 t
in 1985
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Tallow — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for tallow — production in China, Hong Kong SAR is 196.23 t, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tallow — production in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 1,960 t in 1992 and was at its lowest, 98 t, in 1985.

That places China, Hong Kong SAR 70th out of 75 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 435.56 t 294 t 490 t 9
1970s 666.4 t 490 t 882 t 10
1980s 441 t 98 t 784 t 10
1990s 803.6 t 294 t 1,960 t 10
2000s 499.8 t 343 t 588 t 10
2010s 264.52 t 215.45 t 332.79 t 10
2020s 188.47 t 135.6 t 217.47 t 4

Countries ranked near China, Hong Kong SAR

  1. 67 Luxembourg 450.73 t compare
  2. 68 Malta 447.65 t compare
  3. 69 Iceland 255.13 t compare
  4. 71 Madagascar 76.16 t compare
  5. 72 Vanuatu 63.91 t compare

See the full ranking of 102 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tallow — production in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Tallow — production in China, Hong Kong SAR was 196.23 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest tallow — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 1,960 t in 1992.
What is the lowest tallow — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 98 t in 1985.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for tallow — production?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 70th out of 75 countries with data for 2023.
Is tallow — production rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Hong Kong SAR data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Tallow — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tallow — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
102 places, 5,612 data points, 1961–2023
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