FAOSTAT · 1982–2024

Jojoba seeds production in Mexico

In 2024 Mexico produced 143 t of jojoba seeds, the largest total in the world (100.0% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.0%. The record was 399 t in 1997. Area harvested: 308 ha, yield 0.5 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Market prices in Mexico

Production, 2024: 143 t
World rank: 1 of 1
10-year change: 0.0%
Record: 399 t; 1997

Jojoba seeds in Mexico, 1982–2024 (tonnes)

Mexico compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total: 100.0%; 100.0% in 2014
Yield, t/ha: 0.5; world 0.5 (0.0%)
kg per person: 0.00; world 0.00
10-year change: 0.0%; world 0.0%

Position in the world ranking

#	Country	Tonnes	Share
1	Mexico	143	100.0%

Full ranking of 1 countries

Map of world production of jojoba seeds

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	143	−1.4%	308	0.46
2023	145	−0.7%	308	0.47
2022	146	+0.7%	307	0.48
2021	145	+3.6%	308	0.47
2020	140	−0.7%	309	0.45
2019	141	−1.4%	305	0.46
2018	143	−1.4%	311	0.46
2017	145	+0.7%	304	0.48
2016	144	−2.7%	299	0.48
2015	148	+3.5%	308	0.48
2014	143	−4.0%	305	0.47
2013	149	−1.3%	304	0.49
2012	151	−0.7%	307	0.49
2011	152	−1.3%	309	0.49
2010	154	+3.4%	311	0.50
2009	149	+8.0%	303	0.49
2008	138	+48%	316	0.44
2007	93	+48%	310	0.30
2006	63	−32%	250	0.25
2005	93	−67%	310	0.30
2004	279	0.0%	310	0.90
2003	279	+350%	310	0.90
2002	62	−35%	310	0.20
2001	96	−52%	310	0.31
2000	200	−19%	250	0.80
1999	248	+14%	310	0.80
1998	217	−46%	310	0.70
1997	399	+14%	478	0.83
1996	351	+5,750%	490	0.72
1995	6	−97%	6	1.00
1994	212	−4.9%	296	0.72
1993	223	−34%	537	0.42
1992	336	+142%	597	0.56
1991	139	−21%	325	0.43
1990	175	−16%	515	0.34
1989	208	+52%	466	0.45
1988	137	−19%	456	0.30
1987	169	−4.0%	468	0.36
1986	176	+23%	406	0.43
1985	143	−42%	424	0.34
1984	248	+156%	606	0.41
1983	97	+14%	330	0.29
1982	85	—	237	0.36

Questions and answers

What is the production of jojoba seeds in Mexico?

Mexico produced 143 t in 2024, 100.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of jojoba seeds?

Mexico was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of .

How has the production of jojoba seeds in Mexico changed?

It rose by 0.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with 0.0% for the world. The record was 399 t in 1997.

What is the yield of jojoba seeds in Mexico?

0.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (143 t from 308 ha), against a world average of 0.5 t/ha.

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 Mexico is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Other large producers

All countries producing jojoba seeds

Other products of Mexico

Sugar cane Maize Cow milk Beer Raw sugar Oranges Sorghum Tomatoes Chicken meat Lemons and limes Hen eggs Chillies and peppers, green

Agricultural production in Mexico

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.