> 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.

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# 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.

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Production, 20241,117 t
World rank12 of 16
10-year change—
Record1,700 t2019

## Mustard seed in Afghanistan, 2016–2024 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.13%
Yield, t/ha1.0world 1.0 (+4.1%)
kg per person0.03world 0.11

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/ethiopia/) | 2,767 | 0.32% |
| 11 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/serbia/) | 2,532 | 0.29% |
| 12 | **Afghanistan** | 1,117 | 0.13% |
| 13 | [Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/sri-lanka/) | 449 | 0.05% |
| 14 | [Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/bhutan/) | 230 | 0.03% |

[Full ranking of 16 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/)

### Map of world production of mustard seed

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Imports14 t USD 19,000
Importer rank98 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](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/)

## 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

[Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/nepal/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/canada/)[Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/malaysia/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/united-states/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/myanmar/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/ukraine/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/china/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/kazakhstan/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/ethiopia/)[Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/serbia/)[Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/sri-lanka/)
[All countries producing mustard seed](https://husfarm.com/production/mustard-seed/)

## 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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