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Groundnutoil-cake market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The MENA market for groundnut oil-cake saw fluctuating volumes from 2018 to 2022, moving between 77.0 and 85.5 thousand tons. After a peak in 2020, the market settled near 78 thousand tons in 2022.

A pronounced expansion occurred in 2023, with market volume rising by 35% to 105.8 thousand tons. This surge was supported by the adoption of more efficient oil extraction technologies, such as solvent and cold-press methods, which improved production yields. Concurrently, the growing focus on circular economy practices increased the utilization of oil cakes for animal feed and other industrial applications.

Factors noted in 2024 included sustained regional demand for groundnut oil and government initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture. The commissioning of new processing facilities, such as the Adani Group's plant in Gujarat, also influenced broader supply chain dynamics relevant to the MENA region.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 MENA

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

After two consecutive years of decline, groundnutoil-cake production in the MENA region rebounded. In 2020, production reached 85 494 tonnes, marking a 13.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 75 643 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(1.5%)	13.0%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports groundnutoil-cake from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 tonnes, representing a 100.0% decrease from the previous year. In contrast, the highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 121 tonnes, resulting in a 121 213-fold difference between these two years. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a surge of 26 836.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26 836.2%	(94.4%)	(100.0%)	(87.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of groundnutoil-cake from the MENA region were dominated by two key markets: Somalia and Kazakhstan. Together, these two countries accounted for 92.4% of the total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated notable volatility throughout the observed period. In 2020, MENA's groundnutoil-cake export value fell to 0.0 thousand US dollars, a 99.0% decline compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 69 thousand US dollars, creating a 1 753-fold difference between the high and low points from 2018 to 2020. The largest increase was observed in 2018 with a jump of 3 174.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 174.0%	(94.3%)	(99.0%)	(73.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the top buyers of groundnutoil-cake from MENA in value terms were Somalia (5.1% of exports), Kazakhstan (2.8%), and Germany (1.3%). Collectively, these three markets represented 9.2% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports groundnutoil-cake to MENA

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed considerable fluctuations during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 4 tonnes, reflecting a sharp year-over-year decline of 99.7%. The peak was reached in 2018 with 3 671 tonnes, resulting in an 848-fold difference between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 2 177.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 177.0%	(61.9%)	(99.7%)	(70.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the core group of suppliers for groundnutoil-cake imports to MENA consisted of Argentina (61.6% of imports in kind), China (8.9%), and Ukraine (5.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 76.2% of the total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized the market during these years. In 2020, MENA's imports of groundnutoil-cake totaled 13 thousand US dollars, representing a 96.4% decrease from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 805 thousand US dollars, creating a 143-fold gap between the peak and trough. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 2 640.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 640.7%	(80.7%)	(96.4%)	(42.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina was the dominant source for groundnutoil-cake imports to MENA in value terms, accounting for 71.8% of the total. The remaining imports were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io