> 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%.

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# 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, 202316,500 t
World rank25 of 79
10-year change+99%
Record17,300 t2020

## Cottonseed oil in Sudan, 2012–2023 (tonnes)

## Sudan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.40%0.16% in 2013
10-year change+99%world −19%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/italy/) | 18,500 | 0.44% |
| 24 | [Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/nigeria/) | 17,200 | 0.41% |
| 25 | **Sudan** | 16,500 | 0.40% |
| 26 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/zimbabwe/) | 15,700 | 0.38% |
| 27 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/afghanistan/) | 13,807 | 0.33% |

[Full ranking of 79 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

### Map of world production of cottonseed oil

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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

Imports21 t USD 207,000
Importer rank54 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](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/brazil/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/pakistan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/turkey/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/united-states/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/uzbekistan/)[Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mali/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mexico/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/cameroon/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/australia/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/tajikistan/)
[All countries producing cottonseed oil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

## Other products of Sudan

[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/sudan/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/sudan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/sudan/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/sudan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/sudan/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/sudan/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/sudan/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/sudan/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/sudan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/sudan/)[Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/sudan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/sudan/)
[Agricultural production in Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/sudan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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