Yoghurt production in Saudi Arabia
In 2023 Saudi Arabia produced 141,518 t of yoghurt, the 10th largest in the world (2.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 205,191 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 141,518 t
- World rank
- 10 of 38
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 205,191 t
- 2020
Yoghurt in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.8%
- 3.4% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Greece | 210,920 | 4.2% |
| 9 | Romania | 158,000 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 141,518 | 2.8% |
| 11 | Bulgaria | 137,170 | 2.8% |
| 12 | Austria | 135,570 | 2.7% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Saudi Arabia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141,518 | +17% |
| 2022 | 120,480 | −2.6% |
| 2021 | 123,662 | −40% |
| 2020 | 205,191 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 192,657 | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 180,000 | +80% |
| 2016 | 100,000 | −46% |
| 2015 | 185,000 | +32% |
| 2014 | 140,000 | +17% |
| 2013 | 120,000 | +67% |
| 2012 | 72,000 | +80% |
| 2011 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 40,000 | +12% |
| 2009 | 35,600 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 33,760 | −37% |
| 2007 | 53,200 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 51,200 | +60% |
| 2005 | 32,000 | +14% |
| 2004 | 28,160 | +39% |
| 2003 | 20,320 | +34% |
| 2002 | 15,200 | +124% |
| 2001 | 6,800 | +113% |
| 2000 | 3,200 | −27% |
| 1999 | 4,400 | +120% |
| 1998 | 2,000 | −29% |
| 1997 | 2,800 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,800 | −13% |
| 1995 | 3,200 | +33% |
| 1994 | 2,400 | +20% |
| 1993 | 2,000 | −29% |
| 1992 | 2,800 | −53% |
| 1991 | 6,000 | +3,650% |
| 1990 | 160 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 123,212 t USD 195 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 27
- Imports
- 517 t USD 2.4 m
- Importer rank
- 19 of 48
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 yoghurt in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia produced 141,518 t in 2023, 2.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Saudi Arabia ranked 10th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in Saudi Arabia changed?
It rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 205,191 t in 2020.
Does Saudi Arabia export or import yoghurt?
In 2024 Saudi Arabia reported exports of 123,212 t (USD 195 m) and imports of 517 t (USD 2.4 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 Saudi Arabia 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.