Buckwheat production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 14,516 t of buckwheat, the 11th largest in the world (0.74% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 40%. The record was 19,290 t in 2022. Area harvested: 11,253 ha, yield 1.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14,516 t
- World rank
- 11 of 18
- 10-year change
- +40%
- Record
- 19,290 t
- 2022
Buckwheat in Nepal, 2002–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.74%
- 0.54% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.3
- world 1.0 (+29%)
- kg per person
- 0.49
- world 0.24
- 10-year change
- +40%
- world +2.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Tanzania | 22,208 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Canada | 16,497 | 0.84% |
| 11 | Nepal | 14,516 | 0.74% |
| 12 | South Korea | 1,658 | 0.08% |
| 13 | Bhutan | 1,019 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of buckwheat
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,516 | −3.8% | 11,253 | 1.29 |
| 2023 | 15,083 | −22% | 11,857 | 1.27 |
| 2022 | 19,290 | +21% | 16,123 | 1.20 |
| 2021 | 15,917 | +36% | 13,875 | 1.15 |
| 2020 | 11,724 | +2.3% | 10,369 | 1.13 |
| 2019 | 11,464 | −0.1% | 10,311 | 1.11 |
| 2018 | 11,472 | −4.7% | 10,296 | 1.11 |
| 2017 | 12,039 | +3.4% | 11,090 | 1.09 |
| 2016 | 11,640 | +7.1% | 10,842 | 1.07 |
| 2015 | 10,870 | +5.2% | 10,819 | 1.00 |
| 2014 | 10,335 | +2.8% | 10,510 | 0.98 |
| 2013 | 10,056 | +0.3% | 10,681 | 0.94 |
| 2012 | 10,021 | +13% | 10,339 | 0.97 |
| 2011 | 8,841 | +6.3% | 10,304 | 0.86 |
| 2010 | 8,320 | +0.2% | 10,400 | 0.80 |
| 2009 | 8,300 | +5.1% | 10,400 | 0.80 |
| 2008 | 7,900 | +1.3% | 10,500 | 0.75 |
| 2007 | 7,800 | +8.3% | 10,500 | 0.74 |
| 2006 | 7,200 | +1.4% | 10,600 | 0.68 |
| 2005 | 7,100 | +1.4% | 10,600 | 0.67 |
| 2004 | 7,000 | +7.7% | 10,650 | 0.66 |
| 2003 | 6,500 | +8.3% | 10,650 | 0.61 |
| 2002 | 6,000 | — | 10,700 | 0.56 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 112 t USD 48,000
- Exporter rank
- 27 of 58
- Imports
- 1,124 t USD 591,000
- Importer rank
- 23 of 97
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of buckwheat in Nepal?
Nepal produced 14,516 t in 2024, 0.74% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of buckwheat?
Nepal ranked 11th of 18 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 49.7% of the world total.
How has the production of buckwheat in Nepal changed?
It rose by 40% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.6% for the world. The record was 19,290 t in 2022.
What is the yield of buckwheat in Nepal?
1.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,516 t from 11,253 ha), against a world average of 1.0 t/ha.
Does Nepal export or import buckwheat?
In 2024 Nepal reported exports of 112 t (USD 48,000) and imports of 1,124 t (USD 591,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.