Mustard seed production in Malaysia
In 2024 Malaysia produced 157,391 t of mustard seed, the 3rd largest in the world (18.3% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 12,248 ha, yield 12.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 157,391 t
- World rank
- 3 of 16
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 157,391 t
- 2024
Mustard seed in Malaysia, 2020–2024 (tonnes)
Malaysia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 18.3%
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.9
- world 1.0 (+1,207%)
- kg per person
- 4.43
- world 0.11
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepal | 210,324 | 24.4% |
| 2 | Canada | 192,297 | 22.3% |
| 3 | Malaysia | 157,391 | 18.3% |
| 4 | Russia | 146,746 | 17.0% |
| 5 | United States | 46,270 | 5.4% |
Map of world production of mustard seed
Share of the world total; Malaysia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 157,391 | +1.7% | 12,248 | 12.85 |
| 2023 | 154,811 | +7.3% | 10,933 | 14.16 |
| 2022 | 144,236 | −5.9% | 10,779 | 13.38 |
| 2021 | 153,271 | +7.0% | 11,424 | 13.42 |
| 2020 | 143,286 | — | 10,427 | 13.74 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9 t USD 30,000
- Exporter rank
- 43 of 55
- Imports
- 488 t USD 374,000
- Importer rank
- 49 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 Malaysia?
Malaysia produced 157,391 t in 2024, 18.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malaysia rank in the world for production of mustard seed?
Malaysia ranked 3rd 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 Malaysia?
12.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (157,391 t from 12,248 ha), against a world average of 1.0 t/ha.
Does Malaysia export or import mustard seed?
In 2024 Malaysia reported exports of 9 t (USD 30,000) and imports of 488 t (USD 374,000), 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. 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.