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The total consumption of corn oil by the Arab countries is 240,000 tons in 2023. The top three countries consuming corn oil are Kuwait, Libya and Saudi Arabia. Their total consumption represents 67% of the total consumption of the Arab countries.
The only country producing corn oil is Oman with a production of 15 thousand tons in 2023.
Arab countries' imports of corn oil amounted to 222 thousand tons in 2023. The largest importers are Libya and Saudi Arabia. They are also among the largest consumers, which means that they rely on imports to meet demand.
Corn oil exports were 53 thousand tons in 2023. The largest exporting countries are Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Corn oil is not widely used in the Arab world. Most likely, the high price is an important factor in the weak demand for it.