Soya bean oil production in Tunisia
In 2023 Tunisia produced 96,300 t of soya bean oil, the 35th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 117,600 t in 2018.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 96,300 t
- World rank
- 35 of 106
- 10-year change
- +21%
- Record
- 117,600 t
- 2018
Soya bean oil in Tunisia, 2008–2023 (tonnes)
Tunisia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.16%
- 0.19% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +21%
- world +41%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Malaysia | 102,000 | 0.17% |
| 34 | Pakistan | 97,600 | 0.16% |
| 35 | Tunisia | 96,300 | 0.16% |
| 36 | Saudi Arabia | 89,200 | 0.15% |
| 37 | Zambia | 81,500 | 0.14% |
Map of world production of soya bean oil
Share of the world total; Tunisia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96,300 | +21% |
| 2022 | 79,300 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 74,400 | −34% |
| 2020 | 112,500 | +12% |
| 2019 | 100,800 | −14% |
| 2018 | 117,600 | +37% |
| 2017 | 85,800 | −2.1% |
| 2016 | 87,600 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 85,400 | +14% |
| 2014 | 75,100 | −5.7% |
| 2013 | 79,600 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 74,900 | +17% |
| 2011 | 64,200 | −5.9% |
| 2010 | 68,200 | +89% |
| 2009 | 36,100 | +1,103% |
| 2008 | 3,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 38,951 t USD 37.9 m
- Importer rank
- 40 of 184
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 soya bean oil in Tunisia?
Tunisia produced 96,300 t in 2023, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tunisia rank in the world for production of soya bean oil?
Tunisia ranked 35th of 106 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 29.0% of the world total.
How has the production of soya bean oil in Tunisia changed?
It rose by 21% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +41% for the world. The record was 117,600 t in 2018.
Does Tunisia export or import soya bean oil?
In 2024 Tunisia reported no exports and imports of 38,951 t (USD 37.9 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 Tunisia 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.