Tallow — Production in China, mainland

China, mainland: Tallow — Production was 134,207 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
134,207 t
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
14th
of 75 countries
All-time high
134,207 t
in 2023
All-time low
5,200 t
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Tallow — Production in China, mainland, 1961–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, tallow — production in China, mainland stood at 134,207 t. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tallow — production in China, mainland peaked at 134,207 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,200 t, in 1961.

China, mainland ranks 14th of 75 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 8,436 t 5,200 t 11,360 t 9
1970s 15,596 t 11,680 t 19,760 t 10
1980s 29,232 t 20,800 t 38,800 t 10
1990s 42,344 t 35,840 t 48,480 t 10
2000s 48,320 t 44,800 t 49,600 t 10
2010s 111,437 t 106,718 t 119,450 t 10
2020s 131,685 t 129,229 t 134,207 t 4

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 11 India 165,653 t compare
  2. 12 Spain 146,300 t compare
  3. 13 China 134,403 t compare
  4. 15 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 101,800 t compare
  5. 16 Uruguay 91,000 t compare
  6. 17 Paraguay 82,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 102 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tallow — production in China, mainland?
Tallow — production in China, mainland was 134,207 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest tallow — production recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 134,207 t in 2023.
What is the lowest tallow — production recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 5,200 t in 1961.
How does China, mainland rank for tallow — production?
China, mainland ranks 14th out of 75 countries with data for 2023.
Is tallow — production rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland 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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About this data

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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