Other oil seeds, n.e.c. production in Tanzania
In 2024 Tanzania produced 49,565 t of other oil seeds, n.e.c., the 9th largest in the world (2.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.2%. The record was 50,004 t in 2020. Area harvested: 43,006 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 49,565 t
- World rank
- 9 of 64
- 10-year change
- +8.2%
- Record
- 50,004 t
- 2020
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Tanzania, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Tanzania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.0%
- 2.1% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.2
- world 0.9 (+27%)
- kg per person
- 0.72
- world 0.30
- 10-year change
- +8.2%
- world +9.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Brazil | 55,712 | 2.3% |
| 8 | South Sudan | 51,203 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Tanzania | 49,565 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Uganda | 48,780 | 2.0% |
| 11 | South Korea | 46,873 | 1.9% |
Map of world production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Tanzania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49,565 | −0.2% | 43,006 | 1.15 |
| 2023 | 49,674 | +0.1% | 42,950 | 1.16 |
| 2022 | 49,610 | +0.4% | 42,892 | 1.16 |
| 2021 | 49,409 | −1.2% | 42,451 | 1.16 |
| 2020 | 50,004 | +1.2% | 41,854 | 1.19 |
| 2019 | 49,418 | +1.3% | 42,147 | 1.17 |
| 2018 | 48,806 | +1.4% | 42,541 | 1.15 |
| 2017 | 48,117 | +2.9% | 43,059 | 1.12 |
| 2016 | 46,740 | −5.4% | 43,015 | 1.09 |
| 2015 | 49,409 | +7.9% | 44,536 | 1.11 |
| 2014 | 45,811 | +1.8% | 42,508 | 1.08 |
| 2013 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 42,000 | 1.07 |
| 2012 | 45,000 | +4.5% | 42,000 | 1.07 |
| 2011 | 43,079 | +3.7% | 42,770 | 1.01 |
| 2010 | 41,522 | +4.2% | 42,232 | 0.98 |
| 2009 | 39,865 | +4.6% | 41,624 | 0.96 |
| 2008 | 38,116 | +5.0% | 40,938 | 0.93 |
| 2007 | 36,302 | +5.1% | 40,181 | 0.90 |
| 2006 | 34,538 | +8.9% | 39,413 | 0.88 |
| 2005 | 31,715 | +5.3% | 37,363 | 0.85 |
| 2004 | 30,116 | +5.6% | 37,351 | 0.81 |
| 2003 | 28,531 | +5.8% | 36,438 | 0.78 |
| 2002 | 26,973 | +6.0% | 35,568 | 0.76 |
| 2001 | 25,453 | +6.1% | 34,665 | 0.73 |
| 2000 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 35,000 | 0.69 |
| 1999 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 34,000 | 0.68 |
| 1998 | 22,000 | +2.6% | 32,664 | 0.67 |
| 1997 | 21,434 | +2.1% | 32,787 | 0.65 |
| 1996 | 21,000 | −8.7% | 33,000 | 0.64 |
| 1995 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 37,000 | 0.62 |
| 1994 | 22,000 | +10% | 39,000 | 0.56 |
| 1993 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 36,972 | 0.54 |
| 1992 | 19,000 | −5.0% | 36,063 | 0.53 |
| 1991 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 39,454 | 0.51 |
| 1990 | 19,000 | +5.6% | 38,000 | 0.50 |
| 1989 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 35,000 | 0.51 |
| 1988 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 35,000 | 0.49 |
| 1987 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 32,000 | 0.50 |
| 1986 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 30,000 | 0.50 |
| 1985 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.50 |
| 1984 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.50 |
| 1983 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 0.50 |
| 1982 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 28,000 | 0.50 |
| 1981 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 26,000 | 0.50 |
| 1980 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 26,000 | 0.50 |
| 1979 | 12,000 | −7.7% | 25,000 | 0.48 |
| 1978 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 26,000 | 0.50 |
| 1977 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 26,000 | 0.50 |
| 1976 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 24,000 | 0.50 |
| 1975 | 11,000 | +10% | 22,000 | 0.50 |
| 1974 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1973 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1972 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1971 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1970 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1969 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1968 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1967 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1966 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1965 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1964 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1963 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1962 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 0.50 |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — | 20,000 | 0.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 8 t USD 10,000
- Exporter rank
- 104 of 115
- Imports
- 59 t USD 56,000
- Importer rank
- 103 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania produced 49,565 t in 2024, 2.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tanzania rank in the world for production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
Tanzania ranked 9th 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 Tanzania changed?
It rose by 8.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.9% for the world. The record was 50,004 t in 2020.
What is the yield of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Tanzania?
1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (49,565 t from 43,006 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Tanzania export or import other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Tanzania reported exports of 8 t (USD 10,000) and imports of 59 t (USD 56,000), 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 Tanzania is estimated 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.