Melonseed production in Chad
In 2024 Chad produced 24,654 t of melonseed, the 9th largest in the world (2.53% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.2%. The record was 24,946 t in 2019. Area harvested: 36,029 ha, yield 0.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 24,654 t
- World rank
- 9 of 14
- 10-year change
- +4.2%
- Record
- 24,946 t
- 2019
Melonseed in Chad, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Chad compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.5%
- 2.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.7
- world 0.5 (+28%)
- kg per person
- 1.21
- world 0.12
- 10-year change
- +4.2%
- world +6.5%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | China | 27,913 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Iran | 26,952 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Chad | 24,654 | 2.5% |
| 10 | South Sudan | 23,767 | 2.4% |
| 11 | Congo | 3,648 | 0.37% |
Map of world production of melonseed
Share of the world total; Chad is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,654 | +0.2% | 36,029 | 0.68 |
| 2023 | 24,617 | −0.3% | 35,973 | 0.68 |
| 2022 | 24,700 | +0.2% | 36,096 | 0.68 |
| 2021 | 24,645 | +0.6% | 36,017 | 0.68 |
| 2020 | 24,508 | −1.8% | 35,805 | 0.68 |
| 2019 | 24,946 | +1.9% | 36,467 | 0.68 |
| 2018 | 24,482 | +1.6% | 35,779 | 0.68 |
| 2017 | 24,094 | +1.4% | 35,169 | 0.69 |
| 2016 | 23,762 | +0.8% | 34,683 | 0.69 |
| 2015 | 23,566 | −0.4% | 34,347 | 0.69 |
| 2014 | 23,663 | +2.9% | 34,101 | 0.69 |
| 2013 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 33,000 | 0.70 |
| 2012 | 22,000 | +4.8% | 32,600 | 0.67 |
| 2011 | 21,000 | +0.3% | 30,619 | 0.69 |
| 2010 | 20,938 | +1.5% | 30,446 | 0.69 |
| 2009 | 20,629 | +1.5% | 29,852 | 0.69 |
| 2008 | 20,325 | +0.4% | 29,232 | 0.70 |
| 2007 | 20,250 | +4.7% | 28,500 | 0.71 |
| 2006 | 19,343 | +2.7% | 27,565 | 0.70 |
| 2005 | 18,829 | +2.7% | 27,105 | 0.69 |
| 2004 | 18,328 | +2.6% | 26,708 | 0.69 |
| 2003 | 17,855 | +2.7% | 26,006 | 0.69 |
| 2002 | 17,383 | +2.8% | 25,259 | 0.69 |
| 2001 | 16,910 | +2.9% | 24,515 | 0.69 |
| 2000 | 16,437 | +3.0% | 23,774 | 0.69 |
| 1999 | 15,965 | +3.1% | 23,037 | 0.69 |
| 1998 | 15,492 | +3.1% | 22,304 | 0.69 |
| 1997 | 15,020 | +3.3% | 21,574 | 0.70 |
| 1996 | 14,547 | +3.4% | 20,847 | 0.70 |
| 1995 | 14,074 | +3.5% | 20,124 | 0.70 |
| 1994 | 13,602 | +3.6% | 19,403 | 0.70 |
| 1993 | 13,129 | +3.7% | 18,686 | 0.70 |
| 1992 | 12,656 | +3.9% | 17,973 | 0.70 |
| 1991 | 12,184 | −35% | 17,262 | 0.71 |
| 1990 | 18,651 | −6.7% | 34,192 | 0.55 |
| 1989 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.71 |
| 1988 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.71 |
| 1987 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.71 |
| 1986 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.71 |
| 1985 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.71 |
| 1984 | 20,000 | −7.0% | 28,000 | 0.71 |
| 1983 | 21,500 | +2.4% | 28,500 | 0.75 |
| 1982 | 21,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.75 |
| 1981 | 21,000 | +5.0% | 28,000 | 0.75 |
| 1980 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 28,000 | 0.71 |
| 1979 | 19,000 | +12% | 27,000 | 0.70 |
| 1978 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 26,000 | 0.65 |
| 1977 | 16,000 | −14% | 25,000 | 0.64 |
| 1976 | 18,500 | +5.7% | 25,000 | 0.74 |
| 1975 | 17,500 | +2.9% | 25,000 | 0.70 |
| 1974 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 24,000 | 0.71 |
| 1973 | 16,000 | +3.2% | 23,000 | 0.70 |
| 1972 | 15,500 | 0.0% | 23,000 | 0.67 |
| 1971 | 15,500 | 0.0% | 22,000 | 0.70 |
| 1970 | 15,500 | +3.3% | 22,000 | 0.70 |
| 1969 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 21,000 | 0.71 |
| 1968 | 15,000 | +3.4% | 21,000 | 0.71 |
| 1967 | 14,500 | +3.6% | 20,000 | 0.73 |
| 1966 | 14,000 | +3.7% | 20,000 | 0.70 |
| 1965 | 13,500 | +3.8% | 19,500 | 0.69 |
| 1964 | 13,000 | +4.0% | 19,000 | 0.68 |
| 1963 | 12,500 | +4.2% | 18,500 | 0.68 |
| 1962 | 12,000 | +4.3% | 18,000 | 0.67 |
| 1961 | 11,500 | — | 17,500 | 0.66 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 125 t USD 197,000
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 55
- Imports
- 2 t USD 66,000
- Importer rank
- 81 of 113
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 melonseed in Chad?
Chad produced 24,654 t in 2024, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chad rank in the world for production of melonseed?
Chad ranked 9th of 14 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 59.8% of the world total.
How has the production of melonseed in Chad changed?
It rose by 4.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.5% for the world. The record was 24,946 t in 2019.
What is the yield of melonseed in Chad?
0.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,654 t from 36,029 ha), against a world average of 0.5 t/ha.
Does Chad export or import melonseed?
In 2024 Chad reported exports of 125 t (USD 197,000) and imports of 2 t (USD 66,000), 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 Chad 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.