Safflower-seed oil, crude production in Ethiopia
In 2023 Ethiopia produced 2,070 t of safflower-seed oil, crude, the 8th largest in the world (2.67% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 2,926 t in 2012.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,070 t
- World rank
- 8 of 16
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 2,926 t
- 2012
Safflower-seed oil, crude in Ethiopia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.7%
- 1.5% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world −35%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Belgium | 2,563 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Kyrgyzstan | 2,500 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 2,070 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Argentina | 1,214 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Australia | 992 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of safflower-seed oil, crude
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,070 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 2,039 | −5.7% |
| 2021 | 2,162 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 2,065 | +14% |
| 2019 | 1,810 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 1,711 | −16% |
| 2017 | 2,045 | +21% |
| 2016 | 1,693 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 1,574 | +15% |
| 2014 | 1,364 | −26% |
| 2013 | 1,841 | −37% |
| 2012 | 2,926 | +50% |
| 2011 | 1,956 | +75% |
| 2010 | 1,117 | +30% |
| 2009 | 861 | −42% |
| 2008 | 1,495 | −34% |
| 2007 | 2,249 | +143% |
| 2006 | 924 | −24% |
| 2005 | 1,215 | +91% |
| 2004 | 636 | −10% |
| 2003 | 708 | +77% |
| 2002 | 400 | −45% |
| 2001 | 723 | −33% |
| 2000 | 1,075 | +185% |
| 1999 | 377 | +297% |
| 1998 | 95 | +150% |
| 1997 | 38 | −89% |
| 1996 | 360 | +374% |
| 1995 | 76 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 76 | +46% |
| 1993 | 52 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of safflower-seed oil, crude in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 2,070 t in 2023, 2.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of safflower-seed oil, crude?
Ethiopia ranked 8th of 16 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 29.5% of the world total.
How has the production of safflower-seed oil, crude in Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 12% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −35% for the world. The record was 2,926 t in 2012.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 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.