Groundnut oil production in United Arab Emirates
In 2023 United Arab Emirates produced 545 t of groundnut oil, the 70th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 24%. The record was 10,120 t in 2006.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 545 t
- World rank
- 70 of 87
- 10-year change
- +24%
- Record
- 10,120 t
- 2006
Groundnut oil in United Arab Emirates, 2002–2023 (tonnes)
United Arab Emirates compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +24%
- world +4.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Singapore | 700 | 0.01% |
| 69 | Sri Lanka | 588 | 0.01% |
| 70 | United Arab Emirates | 545 | 0.01% |
| 71 | Kuwait | 533 | 0.01% |
| 72 | Mauritania | 494 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of groundnut oil
Share of the world total; United Arab Emirates is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 545 | −52% |
| 2022 | 1,125 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 1,090 | −45% |
| 2020 | 1,980 | +363% |
| 2019 | 428 | −4.3% |
| 2018 | 447 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 442 | −22% |
| 2016 | 565 | −19% |
| 2015 | 699 | +29% |
| 2014 | 542 | +23% |
| 2013 | 440 | −50% |
| 2012 | 880 | +100% |
| 2011 | 440 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 440 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 440 | −85% |
| 2008 | 2,860 | +550% |
| 2007 | 440 | −96% |
| 2006 | 10,120 | +283% |
| 2005 | 2,640 | +200% |
| 2004 | 880 | −67% |
| 2003 | 2,640 | −57% |
| 2002 | 6,160 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 1,000
- Exporter rank
- 52 of 57
- Imports
- 649 t USD 2.1 m
- Importer rank
- 20 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 United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates produced 545 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Arab Emirates rank in the world for production of groundnut oil?
United Arab Emirates ranked 70th 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 United Arab Emirates changed?
It rose by 24% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.8% for the world. The record was 10,120 t in 2006.
Does United Arab Emirates export or import groundnut oil?
In 2024 United Arab Emirates reported exports of 2 t (USD 1,000) and imports of 649 t (USD 2.1 m), 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 United Arab Emirates 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.