Other oil seeds, n.e.c. production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 270,050 t of other oil seeds, n.e.c., the 3rd largest in the world (11.1% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%. The record was 323,345 t in 2017. Area harvested: 196,687 ha, yield 1.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 270,050 t
- World rank
- 3 of 64
- 10-year change
- +20%
- Record
- 323,345 t
- 2017
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 11.1%
- 10.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.4
- world 0.9 (+52%)
- kg per person
- 2.04
- world 0.30
- 10-year change
- +20%
- world +9.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 644,202 | 26.6% |
| 2 | China | 315,614 | 13.0% |
| 3 | Ethiopia | 270,050 | 11.1% |
| 4 | Malaysia | 106,432 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Poland | 74,320 | 3.1% |
Map of world production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 270,050 | +1.6% | 196,687 | 1.37 |
| 2023 | 265,716 | +31% | 200,318 | 1.33 |
| 2022 | 203,003 | −5.7% | 180,365 | 1.13 |
| 2021 | 215,333 | +0.2% | 192,361 | 1.12 |
| 2020 | 214,798 | −26% | 191,766 | 1.12 |
| 2019 | 291,637 | −1.6% | 257,991 | 1.13 |
| 2018 | 296,323 | −8.4% | 257,950 | 1.15 |
| 2017 | 323,345 | +6.9% | 290,495 | 1.11 |
| 2016 | 302,432 | +7.0% | 281,206 | 1.08 |
| 2015 | 282,552 | +26% | 281,036 | 1.01 |
| 2014 | 224,463 | +18% | 252,584 | 0.89 |
| 2013 | 190,424 | −10% | 270,841 | 0.70 |
| 2012 | 212,416 | +14% | 303,628 | 0.70 |
| 2011 | 186,321 | +29% | 309,011 | 0.60 |
| 2010 | 144,847 | −8.2% | 247,611 | 0.58 |
| 2009 | 157,847 | −1.2% | 256,794 | 0.61 |
| 2008 | 159,820 | +8.2% | 285,237 | 0.56 |
| 2007 | 147,759 | +0.4% | 274,720 | 0.54 |
| 2006 | 147,129 | −21% | 306,877 | 0.48 |
| 2005 | 187,214 | +57% | 358,828 | 0.52 |
| 2004 | 118,995 | +39% | 281,718 | 0.42 |
| 2003 | 85,340 | +1.4% | 249,684 | 0.34 |
| 2002 | 84,190 | −29% | 232,201 | 0.36 |
| 2001 | 118,988 | +16% | 335,660 | 0.35 |
| 2000 | 102,170 | +21% | 256,530 | 0.40 |
| 1999 | 84,530 | +3.7% | 221,110 | 0.38 |
| 1998 | 81,538 | +11% | 238,310 | 0.34 |
| 1997 | 73,579 | −17% | 195,220 | 0.38 |
| 1996 | 88,714 | +3.2% | 241,440 | 0.37 |
| 1995 | 85,949 | +2.2% | 223,230 | 0.39 |
| 1994 | 84,110 | −3.3% | 220,326 | 0.38 |
| 1993 | 87,000 | — | 230,000 | 0.38 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 19,972 t USD 20.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 115
- Imports
- 18 t USD 65,000
- Importer rank
- 119 of 156
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 other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 270,050 t in 2024, 11.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
Ethiopia ranked 3rd of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Pakistan with 26.6% of the world total.
How has the production of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 20% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.9% for the world. The record was 323,345 t in 2017.
What is the yield of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Ethiopia?
1.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (270,050 t from 196,687 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Ethiopia export or import other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported exports of 19,972 t (USD 20.9 m) and imports of 18 t (USD 65,000), 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 Ethiopia 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.