FAOSTAT · 1961–2024

Other oil seeds, n.e.c. production in South Korea

In 2024 South Korea produced 46,873 t of other oil seeds, n.e.c., the 11th largest in the world (1.93% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.4%. The record was 52,024 t in 2016. Area harvested: 40,154 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2024: 46,873 t
World rank: 11 of 64
10-year change: +8.4%
Record: 52,024 t; 2016

Other oil seeds, n.e.c. in South Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

South Korea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total: 1.9%; 2.0% in 2014
Yield, t/ha: 1.2; world 0.9 (+29%)
kg per person: 0.91; world 0.30
10-year change: +8.4%; world +9.9%

Position in the world ranking

#	Country	Tonnes	Share
9	Tanzania	49,565	2.0%
10	Uganda	48,780	2.0%
11	South Korea	46,873	1.9%
12	Niger	43,687	1.8%
13	Nepal	43,101	1.8%

Full ranking of 64 countries

Map of world production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	46,873	−1.9%	40,154	1.17
2023	47,772	+0.4%	41,070	1.16
2022	47,579	+12%	40,415	1.18
2021	42,493	+9.6%	37,406	1.14
2020	38,784	−8.4%	36,111	1.07
2019	42,341	+4.9%	37,377	1.13
2018	40,344	−20%	34,863	1.16
2017	50,738	−2.5%	43,352	1.17
2016	52,024	+2.1%	45,474	1.14
2015	50,932	+18%	42,570	1.20
2014	43,260	+30%	37,461	1.15
2013	33,347	+15%	30,130	1.11
2012	28,916	−5.3%	29,765	0.97
2011	30,533	−10%	32,156	0.95
2010	33,941	+19%	33,376	1.02
2009	28,479	+18%	29,640	0.96
2008	24,205	−14%	26,760	0.90
2007	28,300	+17%	28,506	0.99
2006	24,199	+33%	26,652	0.91
2005	18,142	−1.1%	23,952	0.76
2004	18,346	−11%	24,368	0.75
2003	20,704	−0.9%	28,703	0.72
2002	20,882	−7.0%	26,489	0.79
2001	22,464	+9.9%	29,054	0.77
2000	20,439	−9.5%	26,143	0.78
1999	22,597	−16%	29,518	0.77
1998	26,954	+8.6%	34,944	0.77
1997	24,817	−1.4%	32,158	0.77
1996	25,175	−4.0%	32,657	0.77
1995	26,232	+9.8%	36,476	0.72
1994	23,886	−16%	32,582	0.73
1993	28,456	−23%	41,238	0.69
1992	36,820	+22%	49,883	0.74
1991	30,210	+7.7%	40,754	0.74
1990	28,039	−7.6%	37,097	0.76
1989	30,339	+6.2%	39,761	0.76
1988	28,558	+1.6%	37,092	0.77
1987	28,118	+12%	39,108	0.72
1986	25,210	+22%	34,135	0.74
1985	20,730	+11%	28,095	0.74
1984	18,681	+2.3%	26,278	0.71
1983	18,266	+19%	26,601	0.69
1982	15,292	+3.5%	23,764	0.64
1981	14,770	+22%	23,630	0.63
1980	12,133	−16%	21,699	0.56
1979	14,423	+39%	22,736	0.63
1978	10,409	−8.3%	16,586	0.63
1977	11,345	−4.4%	17,428	0.65
1976	11,868	+24%	18,423	0.64
1975	9,546	+15%	15,141	0.63
1974	8,291	+13%	13,405	0.62
1973	7,321	+9.3%	11,999	0.61
1972	6,699	+2.3%	11,424	0.59
1971	6,549	+3.2%	10,805	0.61
1970	6,349	+11%	11,572	0.55
1969	5,724	+8.2%	10,607	0.54
1968	5,289	+3.3%	10,540	0.50
1967	5,118	+7.6%	10,508	0.49
1966	4,755	+35%	9,414	0.51
1965	3,521	+12%	8,226	0.43
1964	3,142	+35%	7,586	0.41
1963	2,323	−18%	6,644	0.35
1962	2,830	+16%	7,004	0.40
1961	2,443	—	6,329	0.39

Trade, 2024

Exports: 39 t USD 397,000
Exporter rank: 85 of 115
Imports: 25,031 t USD 53.0 m
Importer rank: 6 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 South Korea?

South Korea produced 46,873 t in 2024, 1.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.?

South Korea ranked 11th 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 South Korea changed?

It rose by 8.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.9% for the world. The record was 52,024 t in 2016.

What is the yield of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in South Korea?

1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (46,873 t from 40,154 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.

Does South Korea export or import other oil seeds, n.e.c.?

In 2024 South Korea reported exports of 39 t (USD 397,000) and imports of 25,031 t (USD 53.0 m), 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 South Korea is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

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.