Canary seed production in Thailand
In 2024 Thailand produced 37,086 t of canary seed, the 3rd largest in the world (12.5% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.6%. The record was 37,188 t in 2019. Area harvested: 93,424 ha, yield 0.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 37,086 t
- World rank
- 3 of 7
- 10-year change
- +7.6%
- Record
- 37,188 t
- 2019
Canary seed in Thailand, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Thailand compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 12.5%
- 14.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.4
- world 1.1 (−64%)
- kg per person
- 0.52
- world 0.04
- 10-year change
- +7.6%
- world +26%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 185,253 | 62.6% |
| 2 | Argentina | 58,441 | 19.7% |
| 3 | Thailand | 37,086 | 12.5% |
| 4 | Turkey | 6,422 | 2.2% |
| 5 | Australia | 4,933 | 1.7% |
Map of world production of canary seed
Share of the world total; Thailand is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,086 | +0.0% | 93,424 | 0.40 |
| 2023 | 37,068 | −0.1% | 93,768 | 0.40 |
| 2022 | 37,098 | +0.0% | 93,297 | 0.40 |
| 2021 | 37,092 | +0.2% | 93,206 | 0.40 |
| 2020 | 37,015 | −0.5% | 90,995 | 0.41 |
| 2019 | 37,188 | +0.3% | 91,616 | 0.41 |
| 2018 | 37,071 | +1.8% | 91,555 | 0.40 |
| 2017 | 36,400 | +3.4% | 90,073 | 0.40 |
| 2016 | 35,196 | +0.8% | 87,263 | 0.40 |
| 2015 | 34,920 | +1.3% | 86,687 | 0.40 |
| 2014 | 34,472 | +0.2% | 85,867 | 0.40 |
| 2013 | 34,400 | +1.2% | 86,000 | 0.40 |
| 2012 | 34,000 | +1.0% | 85,000 | 0.40 |
| 2011 | 33,677 | −4.0% | 85,438 | 0.39 |
| 2010 | 35,073 | +8.4% | 85,752 | 0.41 |
| 2009 | 32,344 | +2.9% | 86,162 | 0.38 |
| 2008 | 31,420 | −0.3% | 86,548 | 0.36 |
| 2007 | 31,500 | +7.9% | 86,766 | 0.36 |
| 2006 | 29,197 | −2.5% | 87,936 | 0.33 |
| 2005 | 29,943 | +1.7% | 87,035 | 0.34 |
| 2004 | 29,444 | −1.9% | 84,944 | 0.35 |
| 2003 | 30,000 | +114% | 75,000 | 0.40 |
| 2002 | 14,000 | +289% | 35,000 | 0.40 |
| 2001 | 3,600 | +51% | 9,000 | 0.40 |
| 2000 | 2,384 | −0.7% | 5,922 | 0.40 |
| 1999 | 2,400 | +4.2% | 6,000 | 0.40 |
| 1998 | 2,303 | −2.0% | 5,721 | 0.40 |
| 1997 | 2,350 | +4.6% | 5,723 | 0.41 |
| 1996 | 2,246 | +2.0% | 5,644 | 0.40 |
| 1995 | 2,202 | +0.1% | 5,539 | 0.40 |
| 1994 | 2,200 | +14% | 5,500 | 0.40 |
| 1993 | 1,923 | −3.2% | 5,371 | 0.36 |
| 1992 | 1,987 | −0.6% | 5,356 | 0.37 |
| 1991 | 2,000 | +24% | 5,000 | 0.40 |
| 1990 | 1,610 | −11% | 4,025 | 0.40 |
| 1989 | 1,800 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 0.40 |
| 1988 | 1,800 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 0.40 |
| 1987 | 1,800 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 0.40 |
| 1986 | 1,800 | +13% | 4,500 | 0.40 |
| 1985 | 1,600 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.40 |
| 1984 | 1,600 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.40 |
| 1983 | 1,600 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.40 |
| 1982 | 1,600 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.40 |
| 1981 | 1,600 | +33% | 4,000 | 0.40 |
| 1980 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.40 |
| 1979 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.40 |
| 1978 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.40 |
| 1977 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.40 |
| 1976 | 1,200 | +50% | 3,000 | 0.40 |
| 1975 | 800 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 0.40 |
| 1974 | 800 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 0.40 |
| 1973 | 800 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 0.40 |
| 1972 | 800 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 0.40 |
| 1971 | 800 | +100% | 2,000 | 0.40 |
| 1970 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1969 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1968 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1967 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1966 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1965 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1964 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1963 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1962 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| 1961 | 400 | — | 1,000 | 0.40 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 303 t USD 266,000
- Importer rank
- 43 of 91
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 canary seed in Thailand?
Thailand produced 37,086 t in 2024, 12.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Thailand rank in the world for production of canary seed?
Thailand ranked 3rd of 7 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 62.6% of the world total.
How has the production of canary seed in Thailand changed?
It rose by 7.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +26% for the world. The record was 37,188 t in 2019.
What is the yield of canary seed in Thailand?
0.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (37,086 t from 93,424 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Thailand export or import canary seed?
In 2024 Thailand reported no exports and imports of 303 t (USD 266,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Thailand is estimated by FAO. 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.