> In 2023 Afghanistan produced 13,807 t of cottonseed oil, the 27th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 190%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/afghanistan/

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# Cottonseed oil production in Afghanistan

In 2023 Afghanistan produced 13,807 t of cottonseed oil, the 27th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 190%. The record was 18,274 t in 1976.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202313,807 t
World rank27 of 79
10-year change+190%
Record18,274 t1976

## Cottonseed oil in Afghanistan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.33%0.09% in 2013
10-year change+190%world −19%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | [Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/sudan/) | 16,500 | 0.40% |
| 26 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/zimbabwe/) | 15,700 | 0.38% |
| 27 | **Afghanistan** | 13,807 | 0.33% |
| 28 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/spain/) | 12,400 | 0.30% |
| 29 | [Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/chad/) | 12,000 | 0.29% |

[Full ranking of 79 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

### Map of world production of cottonseed oil

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Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 13,807 | +69% |
| 2022 | 8,176 | −6.5% |
| 2021 | 8,743 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 8,349 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 8,247 | +26% |
| 2018 | 6,520 | +56% |
| 2017 | 4,176 | −37% |
| 2016 | 6,626 | +16% |
| 2015 | 5,691 | +18% |
| 2014 | 4,832 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 4,762 | +16% |
| 2012 | 4,098 | +10% |
| 2011 | 3,725 | −0.0% |
| 2010 | 3,726 | −23% |
| 2009 | 4,808 | +24% |
| 2008 | 3,887 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 3,880 | +10% |
| 2006 | 3,518 | −3.9% |
| 2005 | 3,660 | +19% |
| 2004 | 3,087 | −17% |
| 2003 | 3,700 | −43% |
| 2002 | 6,471 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 6,345 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 6,345 | −17% |
| 1999 | 7,605 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 7,542 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 7,542 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 7,542 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 7,542 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 7,542 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 7,542 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 7,542 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 7,542 | +152% |
| 1990 | 2,988 | −26% |
| 1989 | 4,018 | −18% |
| 1988 | 4,874 | +11% |
| 1987 | 4,396 | −40% |
| 1986 | 7,308 | +21% |
| 1985 | 6,043 | −21% |
| 1984 | 7,682 | +38% |
| 1983 | 5,566 | +12% |
| 1982 | 4,972 | −23% |
| 1981 | 6,442 | −2.6% |
| 1980 | 6,614 | −45% |
| 1979 | 11,920 | −19% |
| 1978 | 14,717 | −6.1% |
| 1977 | 15,674 | −14% |
| 1976 | 18,274 | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 18,095 | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 16,520 | +48% |
| 1973 | 11,191 | +234% |
| 1972 | 3,347 | −50% |
| 1971 | 6,702 | −15% |
| 1970 | 7,847 | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 7,452 | +32% |
| 1968 | 5,625 | −26% |
| 1967 | 7,574 | +17% |
| 1966 | 6,453 | −19% |
| 1965 | 7,926 | −0.4% |
| 1964 | 7,960 | −32% |
| 1963 | 11,742 | +52% |
| 1962 | 7,716 | +54% |
| 1961 | 4,997 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports70 t USD 52,000
Exporter rank26 of 51
Imports22,038 t USD 22.4 m
Importer rank1 of 106
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](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cottonseed oil in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan produced 13,807 t in 2023, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of cottonseed oil?

Afghanistan ranked 27th of 79 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 31.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of cottonseed oil in Afghanistan changed?

It rose by 190% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −19% for the world. The record was 18,274 t in 1976.

### Does Afghanistan export or import cottonseed oil?

In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 70 t (USD 52,000) and imports of 22,038 t (USD 22.4 m), 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 2023 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/brazil/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/pakistan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/turkey/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/united-states/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/uzbekistan/)[Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mali/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mexico/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/cameroon/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/australia/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/tajikistan/)
[All countries producing cottonseed oil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/afghanistan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/afghanistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/afghanistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/afghanistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/afghanistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/afghanistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/afghanistan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/afghanistan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/afghanistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/afghanistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/afghanistan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/afghanistan/)
[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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