> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 20231,730 t
World rank60 of 87
10-year change+23%
Record1,993 t2017

## Groundnut oil in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2023 (tonnes)

## Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.03%0.02% in 2013
10-year change+23%world +4.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 58 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/venezuela/) | 1,990 | 0.03% |
| 59 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/australia/) | 1,800 | 0.03% |
| 60 | **Saudi Arabia** | 1,730 | 0.03% |
| 61 | [Burundi](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/burundi/) | 1,593 | 0.02% |
| 62 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/switzerland/) | 1,315 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 87 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/)

### Map of world production of groundnut oil

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports108 t USD 300,000
Exporter rank24 of 57
Imports189 t USD 482,000
Importer rank30 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](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/)

## 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/china/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/nigeria/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/myanmar/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/sudan/)[Senegal](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/senegal/)[Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/guinea/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/united-states/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/ghana/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/chad/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/cameroon/)
[All countries producing groundnut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/)

## Other products of Saudi Arabia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/saudi-arabia/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/saudi-arabia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/saudi-arabia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/saudi-arabia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/saudi-arabia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/saudi-arabia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/saudi-arabia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/saudi-arabia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/saudi-arabia/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/saudi-arabia/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/saudi-arabia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/saudi-arabia/)
[Agricultural production in Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/saudi-arabia/)

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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