Groundnut oil production in Rwanda
In 2023 Rwanda produced 7,479 t of groundnut oil, the 41st largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 365%. The record was 11,680 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 7,479 t
- World rank
- 41 of 87
- 10-year change
- +365%
- Record
- 11,680 t
- 2022
Groundnut oil in Rwanda, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Rwanda compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.12%
- 0.03% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +365%
- world +4.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Iraq | 8,855 | 0.14% |
| 40 | Zimbabwe | 8,700 | 0.14% |
| 41 | Rwanda | 7,479 | 0.12% |
| 42 | Belgium | 5,589 | 0.09% |
| 43 | Taiwan | 5,200 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of groundnut oil
Share of the world total; Rwanda is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,479 | −36% |
| 2022 | 11,680 | +21% |
| 2021 | 9,689 | +152% |
| 2020 | 3,848 | −49% |
| 2019 | 7,595 | +225% |
| 2018 | 2,335 | +20% |
| 2017 | 1,944 | +33% |
| 2016 | 1,467 | −11% |
| 2015 | 1,640 | −0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,648 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 1,608 | −46% |
| 2012 | 2,969 | −0.8% |
| 2011 | 2,994 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 3,303 | −42% |
| 2009 | 5,649 | +34% |
| 2008 | 4,229 | +124% |
| 2007 | 1,891 | +38% |
| 2006 | 1,367 | +22% |
| 2005 | 1,124 | −21% |
| 2004 | 1,419 | +21% |
| 2003 | 1,172 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 1,139 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 1,120 | +33% |
| 2000 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 840 | −0.1% |
| 1998 | 841 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 841 | −4.0% |
| 1996 | 876 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 840 | −52% |
| 1993 | 1,764 | +110% |
| 1992 | 840 | −25% |
| 1991 | 1,120 | +33% |
| 1990 | 840 | −52% |
| 1989 | 1,764 | −37% |
| 1988 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,800 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 2,660 | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 2,520 | +13% |
| 1979 | 2,240 | +33% |
| 1978 | 1,680 | +50% |
| 1977 | 1,120 | −20% |
| 1976 | 1,400 | −17% |
| 1975 | 1,680 | +100% |
| 1974 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 840 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 840 | −25% |
| 1967 | 1,120 | +300% |
| 1966 | 280 | −50% |
| 1965 | 560 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 560 | +300% |
| 1963 | 140 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | −100% |
| 1961 | 140 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 41 t USD 70,000
- Importer rank
- 47 of 137
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 groundnut oil in Rwanda?
Rwanda produced 7,479 t in 2023, 0.12% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Rwanda rank in the world for production of groundnut oil?
Rwanda ranked 41st of 87 countries in 2023. The largest producer was India with 35.9% of the world total.
How has the production of groundnut oil in Rwanda changed?
It rose by 365% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.8% for the world. The record was 11,680 t in 2022.
Does Rwanda export or import groundnut oil?
In 2024 Rwanda reported no exports and imports of 41 t (USD 70,000), 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 Rwanda is imputed by FAO. 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.