Cottonseed oil production in Sudan
In 2023 Sudan produced 16,500 t of cottonseed oil, the 25th largest in the world (0.40% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 99%. The record was 17,300 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 16,500 t
- World rank
- 25 of 79
- 10-year change
- +99%
- Record
- 17,300 t
- 2020
Cottonseed oil in Sudan, 2012–2023 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.40%
- 0.16% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +99%
- world −19%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Italy | 18,500 | 0.44% |
| 24 | Nigeria | 17,200 | 0.41% |
| 25 | Sudan | 16,500 | 0.40% |
| 26 | Zimbabwe | 15,700 | 0.38% |
| 27 | Afghanistan | 13,807 | 0.33% |
Map of world production of cottonseed oil
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,500 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 16,200 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 15,800 | −8.7% |
| 2020 | 17,300 | +26% |
| 2019 | 13,700 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 13,900 | +42% |
| 2017 | 9,800 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 9,400 | −15% |
| 2015 | 11,100 | +18% |
| 2014 | 9,400 | +13% |
| 2013 | 8,300 | −44% |
| 2012 | 14,800 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 21 t USD 207,000
- Importer rank
- 54 of 106
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cottonseed oil in Sudan?
Sudan produced 16,500 t in 2023, 0.40% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of cottonseed oil?
Sudan ranked 25th of 79 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 31.4% of the world total.
How has the production of cottonseed oil in Sudan changed?
It rose by 99% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −19% for the world. The record was 17,300 t in 2020.
Does Sudan export or import cottonseed oil?
In 2024 Sudan reported no exports and imports of 21 t (USD 207,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Sudan is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.