Safflower seed production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 159,610 t of safflower seed, the 2nd largest in the world (23.0% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 95%. The record was 283,863 t in 2016. Area harvested: 238,530 ha, yield 0.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 159,610 t
- World rank
- 2 of 17
- 10-year change
- +95%
- Record
- 283,863 t
- 2016
Safflower seed in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 23.0%
- 11.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.7
- world 0.8 (−19%)
- kg per person
- 1.10
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +95%
- world −5.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | 228,717 | 33.0% |
| 2 | Russia | 159,610 | 23.0% |
| 3 | Mexico | 70,634 | 10.2% |
| 4 | United States | 58,780 | 8.5% |
Map of world production of safflower seed
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 159,610 | −32% | 238,530 | 0.67 |
| 2023 | 234,270 | +5.2% | 325,611 | 0.72 |
| 2022 | 222,619 | +47% | 277,524 | 0.80 |
| 2021 | 151,385 | +57% | 242,312 | 0.62 |
| 2020 | 96,636 | +19% | 174,974 | 0.55 |
| 2019 | 81,189 | +221% | 106,952 | 0.76 |
| 2018 | 25,259 | −75% | 54,963 | 0.46 |
| 2017 | 100,885 | −64% | 148,792 | 0.68 |
| 2016 | 283,863 | +85% | 429,730 | 0.66 |
| 2015 | 153,710 | +88% | 239,627 | 0.64 |
| 2014 | 81,747 | +96% | 115,018 | 0.71 |
| 2013 | 41,766 | +493% | 70,511 | 0.59 |
| 2012 | 7,041 | +66% | 12,838 | 0.55 |
| 2011 | 4,245 | +1,472% | 5,988 | 0.71 |
| 2010 | 270 | −23% | 378 | 0.71 |
| 2009 | 350 | −40% | 792 | 0.44 |
| 2008 | 580 | +1,350% | 1,370 | 0.42 |
| 2007 | 40 | −69% | 150 | 0.27 |
| 2006 | 130 | −58% | 310 | 0.42 |
| 2005 | 310 | +72% | 450 | 0.69 |
| 2004 | 180 | −82% | 630 | 0.29 |
| 2003 | 980 | +791% | 2,920 | 0.34 |
| 2002 | 110 | −72% | 230 | 0.48 |
| 2001 | 390 | −78% | 1,410 | 0.28 |
| 2000 | 1,770 | +883% | 8,890 | 0.20 |
| 1999 | 180 | −96% | 526 | 0.34 |
| 1998 | 4,010 | −33% | 11,357 | 0.35 |
| 1997 | 6,000 | +20% | 13,102 | 0.46 |
| 1996 | 5,000 | +38% | 10,019 | 0.50 |
| 1995 | 3,620 | −14% | 6,000 | 0.60 |
| 1994 | 4,229 | −30% | 7,000 | 0.60 |
| 1993 | 6,000 | −14% | 8,000 | 0.75 |
| 1992 | 7,000 | — | 12,583 | 0.56 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 55,128 t USD 16.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 37
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 safflower seed in Russia?
Russia produced 159,610 t in 2024, 23.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of safflower seed?
Russia ranked 2nd of 17 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Kazakhstan with 33.0% of the world total.
How has the production of safflower seed in Russia changed?
It rose by 95% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.2% for the world. The record was 283,863 t in 2016.
What is the yield of safflower seed in Russia?
0.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (159,610 t from 238,530 ha), against a world average of 0.8 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import safflower seed?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 55,128 t (USD 16.0 m) and no imports, 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 Russia 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.