> 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%.

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

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# 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, 2023141,518 t
World rank10 of 38
10-year change+18%
Record205,191 t2020

## Yoghurt in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.8%3.4% in 2013
10-year change+18%world +42%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/greece/) | 210,920 | 4.2% |
| 9 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/romania/) | 158,000 | 3.2% |
| 10 | **Saudi Arabia** | 141,518 | 2.8% |
| 11 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/) | 137,170 | 2.8% |
| 12 | [Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/austria/) | 135,570 | 2.7% |

[Full ranking of 38 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/)

### Map of world production of yoghurt

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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

Exports123,212 t USD 195 m
Exporter rank2 of 27
Imports517 t USD 2.4 m
Importer rank19 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](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/)

## 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

[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/russia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/france/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/belarus/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/poland/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/spain/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/greece/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/romania/)[Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/austria/)[Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/sweden/)
[All countries producing yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/)

## 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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