| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 0 | 85 | Only country with natural argan forests; argan oil production centered in the UNESCO Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve in southwestern Morocco with a large cooperative sector and growing industrial pressing and refining capacity.[1][5] |
| 1 | India | 1,958,765 | 89.5 | |
| 2 | Algeria | 0 | 5 | Hosts extensions of argan tree populations near the Moroccan border; small but growing production focused on cosmetic‑grade oil with much lower volumes than Morocco.[5] |
Major importers
- Spain Acts mainly as an importing, refining, blending, and re‑export hub for argan oil and argan‑containing cosmetics rather than a primary grower; significant outward shipments reflect re‑exports and value‑added products.[1]
- France Major demand center for natural cosmetics; imports bulk Moroccan argan oil for high‑end cosmetic brands and re‑exports finished goods and some bulk oil within the EU and to Asia.[1]
- United States Largely an importer and re‑exporter of argan oil and argan‑based cosmetics, with growing domestic bottling and brand activity; market value in the U.S. projected to rise strongly toward 2035.[6]
- Netherlands Key EU logistics and distribution hub importing bulk argan oil for repacking, private‑labeling, and onward distribution across Northern Europe; export data mostly represent re‑exports.[1]
- Mozambique
- Brazil
- China
- Kenya