Top Groundnut Oil Producing Countries

Groundnut oil, also known as peanut oil, is predominantly produced in countries with substantial peanut cultivation, with China, India, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Sudan ranking as the top producers globally. The history of groundnut oil production traces back to the domestication of peanuts in South America, particularly in regions that are now part of Brazil and Peru, thousands of years ago. Peanuts were introduced to Africa and Asia by European traders during the 16th and 17th centuries, where they quickly became staple crops. The industrial extraction of groundnut oil began in the 19th century, especially in France and other parts of Europe, as a response to shortages of other edible oils. Over time, as peanut cultivation expanded in Asia and Africa, these regions became central to both peanut and groundnut oil production. Today, China and India lead the world in groundnut oil output, utilizing both traditional and modern extraction methods to meet domestic and international demand for this versatile cooking oil.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat