Mustard seed production in Afghanistan
In 2024 Afghanistan produced 1,117 t of mustard seed, the 12th largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). The record was 1,700 t in 2019. Area harvested: 1,092 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1,117 t
- World rank
- 12 of 16
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 1,700 t
- 2019
Mustard seed in Afghanistan, 2016–2024 (tonnes)
Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.13%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 1.0 (+4.1%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.11
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ethiopia | 2,767 | 0.32% |
| 11 | Serbia | 2,532 | 0.29% |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 1,117 | 0.13% |
| 13 | Sri Lanka | 449 | 0.05% |
| 14 | Bhutan | 230 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of mustard seed
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,117 | +12% | 1,092 | 1.02 |
| 2023 | 1,000 | −32% | 1,000 | 1.00 |
| 2022 | 1,475 | +29% | 1,206 | 1.22 |
| 2021 | 1,139 | −12% | 1,074 | 1.06 |
| 2020 | 1,298 | −24% | 1,457 | 0.89 |
| 2019 | 1,700 | +31% | 1,691 | 1.01 |
| 2018 | 1,300 | +117% | 1,221 | 1.06 |
| 2017 | 600 | 0.0% | 586 | 1.02 |
| 2016 | 600 | — | 577 | 1.04 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 14 t USD 19,000
- Importer rank
- 98 of 127
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 mustard seed in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan produced 1,117 t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of mustard seed?
Afghanistan ranked 12th of 16 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nepal with 24.4% of the world total.
What is the yield of mustard seed in Afghanistan?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,117 t from 1,092 ha), against a world average of 1.0 t/ha.
Does Afghanistan export or import mustard seed?
In 2024 Afghanistan reported no exports and imports of 14 t (USD 19,000), 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 Afghanistan is imputed 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.