Other oil seeds, n.e.c. production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 43,101 t of other oil seeds, n.e.c., the 13th largest in the world (1.78% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 114%. The record was 60,009 t in 2019. Area harvested: 39,621 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 43,101 t
- World rank
- 13 of 64
- 10-year change
- +114%
- Record
- 60,009 t
- 2019
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Nepal, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 0.91% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 0.9 (+20%)
- kg per person
- 1.45
- world 0.30
- 10-year change
- +114%
- world +9.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | South Korea | 46,873 | 1.9% |
| 12 | Niger | 43,687 | 1.8% |
| 13 | Nepal | 43,101 | 1.8% |
| 14 | Spain | 40,610 | 1.7% |
| 15 | Kenya | 39,818 | 1.6% |
Map of world production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43,101 | −14% | 39,621 | 1.09 |
| 2023 | 50,269 | −6.0% | 44,570 | 1.13 |
| 2022 | 53,456 | −0.9% | 47,882 | 1.12 |
| 2021 | 53,945 | +1.7% | 48,692 | 1.11 |
| 2020 | 53,034 | −12% | 51,245 | 1.03 |
| 2019 | 60,009 | +25% | 48,469 | 1.24 |
| 2018 | 48,135 | +20% | 36,367 | 1.32 |
| 2017 | 40,220 | +38% | 37,686 | 1.07 |
| 2016 | 29,120 | −35% | 33,739 | 0.86 |
| 2015 | 45,105 | +124% | 39,881 | 1.13 |
| 2014 | 20,136 | −29% | 18,639 | 1.08 |
| 2013 | 28,408 | −12% | 32,380 | 0.88 |
| 2012 | 32,434 | — | 40,593 | 0.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 36 t USD 19,000
- Exporter rank
- 87 of 115
- Imports
- 150 t USD 352,000
- Importer rank
- 86 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 Nepal?
Nepal produced 43,101 t in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
Nepal ranked 13th 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 Nepal changed?
It rose by 114% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.9% for the world. The record was 60,009 t in 2019.
What is the yield of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Nepal?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (43,101 t from 39,621 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Nepal export or import other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Nepal reported exports of 36 t (USD 19,000) and imports of 150 t (USD 352,000), 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.