Groundnut oil production in Sudan
In 2023 Sudan produced 159,000 t of groundnut oil, the 5th largest in the world (2.47% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.5%. The record was 270,000 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 159,000 t
- World rank
- 5 of 87
- 10-year change
- −2.5%
- Record
- 270,000 t
- 2020
Groundnut oil in Sudan, 2012–2023 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.5%
- 2.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −2.5%
- world +4.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nigeria | 390,500 | 6.1% |
| 4 | Myanmar | 242,800 | 3.8% |
| 5 | Sudan | 159,000 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Senegal | 137,100 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Guinea | 127,825 | 2.0% |
Map of world production of groundnut oil
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 159,000 | −37% |
| 2022 | 254,000 | −5.9% |
| 2021 | 270,000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 270,000 | +57% |
| 2019 | 171,600 | −3.5% |
| 2018 | 177,800 | −9.2% |
| 2017 | 195,800 | +19% |
| 2016 | 164,500 | −17% |
| 2015 | 199,300 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 193,600 | +19% |
| 2013 | 163,100 | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 154,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7 t USD 31,000
- Exporter rank
- 38 of 57
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 Sudan?
Sudan produced 159,000 t in 2023, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of groundnut oil?
Sudan ranked 5th 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 Sudan changed?
It fell by 2.5% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.8% for the world. The record was 270,000 t in 2020.
Does Sudan export or import groundnut oil?
In 2024 Sudan reported exports of 7 t (USD 31,000) and no imports, 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.