Groundnut oil production in Saudi Arabia
In 2023 Saudi Arabia produced 1,730 t of groundnut oil, the 60th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 23%. The record was 1,993 t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 1,730 t
- World rank
- 60 of 87
- 10-year change
- +23%
- Record
- 1,993 t
- 2017
Groundnut oil in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2023 (tonnes)
Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +23%
- world +4.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Venezuela | 1,990 | 0.03% |
| 59 | Australia | 1,800 | 0.03% |
| 60 | Saudi Arabia | 1,730 | 0.03% |
| 61 | Burundi | 1,593 | 0.02% |
| 62 | Switzerland | 1,315 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of groundnut oil
Share of the world total; Saudi Arabia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,730 | +64% |
| 2022 | 1,056 | −31% |
| 2021 | 1,526 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 1,435 | −20% |
| 2019 | 1,788 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 1,752 | −12% |
| 2017 | 1,993 | +28% |
| 2016 | 1,555 | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 1,446 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 1,400 | −0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,409 | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 1,283 | −7.0% |
| 2011 | 1,379 | −1.8% |
| 2010 | 1,404 | −6.4% |
| 2009 | 1,500 | +27% |
| 2008 | 1,179 | −39% |
| 2007 | 1,942 | +14% |
| 2006 | 1,705 | −7.4% |
| 2005 | 1,841 | +22% |
| 2004 | 1,503 | +25% |
| 2003 | 1,198 | +18% |
| 2002 | 1,013 | −25% |
| 2001 | 1,351 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 108 t USD 300,000
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 57
- Imports
- 189 t USD 482,000
- Importer rank
- 30 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia produced 1,730 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of groundnut oil?
Saudi Arabia ranked 60th 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 Saudi Arabia changed?
It rose by 23% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.8% for the world. The record was 1,993 t in 2017.
Does Saudi Arabia export or import groundnut oil?
In 2024 Saudi Arabia reported exports of 108 t (USD 300,000) and imports of 189 t (USD 482,000), 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 Saudi Arabia 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.