> In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 168,328 t of sorghum, the 31st largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.4%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/saudi-arabia/

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# Sorghum production in Saudi Arabia

In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 168,328 t of sorghum, the 31st largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.4%. The record was 283,855 t in 2004. Area harvested: 60,475 ha, yield 2.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024168,328 t
World rank31 of 107
10-year change+1.4%
Record283,855 t2004

## Sorghum in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.26%0.24% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.8world 1.5 (+92%)
kg per person4.96world 7.87
10-year change+1.4%world −5.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29 | [Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/yemen/) | 190,000 | 0.30% |
| 30 | [Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/rwanda/) | 187,766 | 0.29% |
| 31 | **Saudi Arabia** | 168,328 | 0.26% |
| 32 | [Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/myanmar/) | 166,004 | 0.26% |
| 33 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/hungary/) | 164,550 | 0.26% |

[Full ranking of 107 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/)

### Map of world production of sorghum

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 | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 168,328 | +6.9% | 60,475 | 2.78 |
| 2023 | 157,423 | +31% | 58,305 | 2.70 |
| 2022 | 120,000 | +0.5% | 57,143 | 2.10 |
| 2021 | 119,350 | +1.6% | 56,950 | 2.10 |
| 2020 | 117,445 | +0.7% | 55,687 | 2.11 |
| 2019 | 116,601 | −19% | 53,489 | 2.18 |
| 2018 | 144,038 | −2.2% | 54,866 | 2.63 |
| 2017 | 147,353 | −3.3% | 56,279 | 2.62 |
| 2016 | 152,341 | −3.4% | 58,467 | 2.61 |
| 2015 | 157,764 | −5.0% | 60,740 | 2.60 |
| 2014 | 166,033 | +51% | 63,101 | 2.63 |
| 2013 | 110,299 | −6.8% | 42,101 | 2.62 |
| 2012 | 118,393 | +1.1% | 45,438 | 2.61 |
| 2011 | 117,091 | +2.7% | 44,399 | 2.64 |
| 2010 | 114,022 | −53% | 43,899 | 2.60 |
| 2009 | 244,065 | −3.1% | 92,757 | 2.63 |
| 2008 | 251,941 | +8.1% | 103,572 | 2.43 |
| 2007 | 233,000 | −6.4% | 96,000 | 2.43 |
| 2006 | 248,900 | +17% | 104,000 | 2.39 |
| 2005 | 212,720 | −25% | 107,700 | 1.98 |
| 2004 | 283,855 | +17% | 129,865 | 2.19 |
| 2003 | 241,982 | +0.7% | 141,869 | 1.71 |
| 2002 | 240,231 | −3.2% | 165,877 | 1.45 |
| 2001 | 248,153 | +17% | 177,616 | 1.40 |
| 2000 | 212,248 | +3.5% | 158,582 | 1.34 |
| 1999 | 205,000 | +3.0% | 155,399 | 1.32 |
| 1998 | 199,000 | −4.9% | 180,100 | 1.10 |
| 1997 | 209,218 | −1.0% | 182,423 | 1.15 |
| 1996 | 211,418 | +1.9% | 183,635 | 1.15 |
| 1995 | 207,395 | +12% | 180,708 | 1.15 |
| 1994 | 185,358 | +5.8% | 161,507 | 1.15 |
| 1993 | 175,167 | +19% | 145,561 | 1.20 |
| 1992 | 146,734 | +24% | 126,742 | 1.16 |
| 1991 | 118,116 | −31% | 124,083 | 0.95 |
| 1990 | 170,540 | +32% | 137,874 | 1.24 |
| 1989 | 129,434 | +2.3% | 120,977 | 1.07 |
| 1988 | 126,480 | +8.6% | 115,002 | 1.10 |
| 1987 | 116,514 | +168% | 67,263 | 1.73 |
| 1986 | 43,451 | +1.3% | 37,590 | 1.16 |
| 1985 | 42,885 | +22% | 37,231 | 1.15 |
| 1984 | 35,130 | −25% | 37,741 | 0.93 |
| 1983 | 47,088 | −23% | 59,239 | 0.79 |
| 1982 | 60,910 | −33% | 95,829 | 0.64 |
| 1981 | 91,177 | −17% | 173,432 | 0.53 |
| 1980 | 109,341 | −35% | 349,700 | 0.31 |
| 1979 | 167,130 | +9.9% | 318,746 | 0.52 |
| 1978 | 152,064 | +9.4% | 302,467 | 0.50 |
| 1977 | 139,031 | −9.4% | 273,184 | 0.51 |
| 1976 | 153,434 | +20% | 301,926 | 0.51 |
| 1975 | 127,866 | +10% | 236,966 | 0.54 |
| 1974 | 115,908 | +324% | 275,829 | 0.42 |
| 1973 | 27,324 | −48% | 144,801 | 0.19 |
| 1972 | 52,360 | −58% | 81,302 | 0.64 |
| 1971 | 123,787 | −17% | 252,883 | 0.49 |
| 1970 | 150,000 | −12% | 135,000 | 1.11 |
| 1969 | 170,000 | −11% | 135,000 | 1.26 |
| 1968 | 190,000 | 0.0% | 155,883 | 1.22 |
| 1967 | 190,000 | +5.6% | 133,000 | 1.43 |
| 1966 | 180,000 | +2.9% | 130,000 | 1.38 |
| 1965 | 175,000 | 0.0% | 125,000 | 1.40 |
| 1964 | 175,000 | +2.9% | 120,000 | 1.46 |
| 1963 | 170,000 | +3.0% | 115,000 | 1.48 |
| 1962 | 165,000 | +10% | 110,000 | 1.50 |
| 1961 | 150,000 | — | 105,000 | 1.43 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports1 t USD 1,000
Importer rank129 of 130
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/sorghum/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sorghum in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia produced 168,328 t in 2024, 0.26% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of sorghum?

Saudi Arabia ranked 31st of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 13.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of sorghum in Saudi Arabia changed?

It rose by 1.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.8% for the world. The record was 283,855 t in 2004.

### What is the yield of sorghum in Saudi Arabia?

2.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (168,328 t from 60,475 ha), against a world average of 1.5 t/ha.

### Does Saudi Arabia export or import sorghum?

In 2024 Saudi Arabia reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 1,000), 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 2024 figure for Saudi Arabia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/united-states/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/nigeria/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/india/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/sudan/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mexico/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/argentina/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/australia/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/niger/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/burkina-faso/)
[All countries producing sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/)

## 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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