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Groundnutoil-cake market in GCC

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"GCC" region includes following countries:

Bahrain

Qatar

Kuwait

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Earlier Report Observations

The GCC market for groundnut oil-cake remained near 3 400 t in 2018 and 2019. It surged to 4 792 t in 2020, coinciding with a peak in regional refined groundnut oil consumption that increased oil extraction and the supply of this by-product.

Market volume fell to 4 173 t in 2021 as groundnut oil consumption retreated from its high. The decline continued to 3 403 t in 2022. In 2023, the market stabilized at 3 469 t, underpinned by consistent demand from the dairy and poultry industries and significant global trade in groundnut oil-cake.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in GCC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in GCC in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bahrain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bahrain, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bahrain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production groundnutoil-cake in GCC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of groundnutoil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of groundnutoil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

GCC's groundnut oil-cake production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 4 788 tonnes, marking a sharp rise of 40.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 30.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 187 tonnes, with the largest decline of 13.1% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in GCC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.1%)	6.6%	40.9%	9.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports groundnutoil-cake from GCC

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 tonnes, representing a steep 100.0% drop from 2019. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 6.8 tonnes, with the largest increase of 263.4% recorded that year. The difference between the peak and trough was a substantial 6 759-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from GCC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	263.4%	(100.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of groundnut oil-cake from GCC were almost entirely concentrated in Somalia, which accounted for 91.9% of the total share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from GCC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced notable volatility during these years. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2020 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep decline of 99.0% from the previous year. Conversely, they reached their maximum in 2019 at 3.9 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 271.2% occurring that year. The shift from peak to trough represented a 100-fold difference.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from GCC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	271.2%	(99.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Somalia dominated GCC's groundnut oil-cake exports in value terms, holding a 75.9% share. The remaining exports were distributed among various smaller partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from GCC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports groundnutoil-cake to GCC

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes exhibited considerable fluctuations over this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 3.7 tonnes, down by 72.2% from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 234.9 tonnes, with the largest increase of 86.8% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 94.3%. The gap between the peak and trough was a 63-fold difference.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to GCC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	86.8%	(94.3%)	(72.2%)	(69.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, India was the primary source for GCC's groundnut oil-cake imports in kind, accounting for 78.3% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a diverse group of minor partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to GCC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility during these years. Import values fell to their minimum in 2020 at 8.0 thousand US dollars, which was 81.2% lower than in 2019. They peaked in 2018 at 195.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 206.3% recorded that year. The change from peak to trough represented a 24-fold shift.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to GCC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	206.3%	(78.1%)	(81.2%)	(49.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for GCC's groundnut oil-cake imports in value terms were the United States (41.0%), India (34.9%), and South Africa (7.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 83.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to GCC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io