Rye production in Serbia
In 2024 Serbia produced 17,343 t of rye, the 31st largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 48%. The record was 18,680 t in 2021. Area harvested: 4,610 ha, yield 3.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 17,343 t
- World rank
- 31 of 62
- 10-year change
- +48%
- Record
- 18,680 t
- 2021
Rye in Serbia, 2006–2024 (tonnes)
Serbia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.15%
- 0.07% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.8
- world 3.2 (+19%)
- kg per person
- 2.57
- world 1.42
- 10-year change
- +48%
- world −26%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Slovakia | 24,030 | 0.21% |
| 30 | Norway | 23,400 | 0.20% |
| 31 | Serbia | 17,343 | 0.15% |
| 32 | Bulgaria | 13,540 | 0.12% |
| 33 | Greece | 13,480 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of rye
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,343 | −4.2% | 4,610 | 3.76 |
| 2023 | 18,098 | +1.5% | 5,379 | 3.36 |
| 2022 | 17,825 | −4.6% | 5,579 | 3.20 |
| 2021 | 18,680 | +23% | 4,943 | 3.78 |
| 2020 | 15,240 | +18% | 2,152 | 7.08 |
| 2019 | 12,963 | −3.4% | 5,046 | 2.57 |
| 2018 | 13,418 | +19% | 4,736 | 2.83 |
| 2017 | 11,248 | −21% | 4,673 | 2.41 |
| 2016 | 14,200 | +7.1% | 4,891 | 2.90 |
| 2015 | 13,258 | +13% | 5,689 | 2.33 |
| 2014 | 11,702 | −12% | 5,699 | 2.05 |
| 2013 | 13,258 | +25% | 4,735 | 2.80 |
| 2012 | 10,640 | −7.9% | 4,375 | 2.43 |
| 2011 | 11,551 | +10% | 4,547 | 2.54 |
| 2010 | 10,470 | −18% | 4,865 | 2.15 |
| 2009 | 12,743 | −6.4% | 5,197 | 2.45 |
| 2008 | 13,608 | +25% | 5,331 | 2.55 |
| 2007 | 10,902 | −29% | 5,548 | 1.97 |
| 2006 | 15,417 | — | 6,855 | 2.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 547 t USD 173,000
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 44
- Imports
- 784 t USD 389,000
- Importer rank
- 33 of 70
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 rye in Serbia?
Serbia produced 17,343 t in 2024, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world for production of rye?
Serbia ranked 31st of 62 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Germany with 22.3% of the world total.
How has the production of rye in Serbia changed?
It rose by 48% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −26% for the world. The record was 18,680 t in 2021.
What is the yield of rye in Serbia?
3.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (17,343 t from 4,610 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.
Does Serbia export or import rye?
In 2024 Serbia reported exports of 547 t (USD 173,000) and imports of 784 t (USD 389,000), 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.