Safflower-seed oil, crude production in Kazakhstan
In 2023 Kazakhstan produced 4,632 t of safflower-seed oil, crude, the 5th largest in the world (5.97% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 43%. The record was 9,082 t in 2018.
- Production, 2023
- 4,632 t
- World rank
- 5 of 16
- 10-year change
- +43%
- Record
- 9,082 t
- 2018
Safflower-seed oil, crude in Kazakhstan, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 6.0%
- 2.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +43%
- world −35%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 12,931 | 16.7% |
| 4 | Mexico | 12,715 | 16.4% |
| 5 | Kazakhstan | 4,632 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Belgium | 2,563 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Kyrgyzstan | 2,500 | 3.2% |
Map of world production of safflower-seed oil, crude
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,632 | +208% |
| 2022 | 1,504 | −34% |
| 2021 | 2,283 | +70% |
| 2020 | 1,343 | −78% |
| 2019 | 6,042 | −33% |
| 2018 | 9,082 | +45% |
| 2017 | 6,258 | +38% |
| 2016 | 4,545 | +93% |
| 2015 | 2,355 | −33% |
| 2014 | 3,521 | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 3,241 | −37% |
| 2012 | 5,172 | −19% |
| 2011 | 6,364 | −12% |
| 2010 | 7,208 | +37% |
| 2009 | 5,262 | +110% |
| 2008 | 2,500 | +43% |
| 2007 | 1,748 | +29% |
| 2006 | 1,352 | −36% |
| 2005 | 2,100 | −16% |
| 2004 | 2,500 | −17% |
| 2003 | 3,000 | +150% |
| 2002 | 1,200 | +18% |
| 2001 | 1,014 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 1,000 | −17% |
| 1999 | 1,200 | +20% |
| 1998 | 1,000 | +11% |
| 1997 | 900 | +13% |
| 1996 | 800 | +57% |
| 1995 | 510 | −24% |
| 1994 | 670 | −8.5% |
| 1993 | 732 | −27% |
| 1992 | 1,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of safflower-seed oil, crude in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan produced 4,632 t in 2023, 6.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world for production of safflower-seed oil, crude?
Kazakhstan ranked 5th 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 Kazakhstan changed?
It rose by 43% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −35% for the world. The record was 9,082 t in 2018.
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.

