Safflower seed production in Uzbekistan
In 2024 Uzbekistan produced 3,569 t of safflower seed, the 15th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 83%. The record was 31,184 t in 2016. Area harvested: 6,565 ha, yield 0.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3,569 t
- World rank
- 15 of 17
- 10-year change
- −83%
- Record
- 31,184 t
- 2016
Safflower seed in Uzbekistan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Uzbekistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.52%
- 2.9% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.5
- world 0.8 (−34%)
- kg per person
- 0.10
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- −83%
- world −5.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Iran | 4,851 | 0.70% |
| 14 | Australia | 3,620 | 0.52% |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 3,569 | 0.52% |
| 16 | Ukraine | 110 | 0.02% |
| 17 | Israel | 2 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of safflower seed
Share of the world total; Uzbekistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,569 | −38% | 6,565 | 0.54 |
| 2023 | 5,728 | −2.7% | 11,141 | 0.51 |
| 2022 | 5,885 | +7.9% | 8,624 | 0.68 |
| 2021 | 5,452 | −39% | 9,830 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 8,885 | +2.9% | 18,324 | 0.48 |
| 2019 | 8,637 | +105% | 16,218 | 0.53 |
| 2018 | 4,212 | −71% | 8,027 | 0.52 |
| 2017 | 14,701 | −53% | 25,783 | 0.57 |
| 2016 | 31,184 | +8.0% | 37,965 | 0.82 |
| 2015 | 28,880 | +35% | 39,200 | 0.74 |
| 2014 | 21,397 | −17% | 34,700 | 0.62 |
| 2013 | 25,858 | +104% | 39,665 | 0.65 |
| 2012 | 12,691 | +20% | 28,280 | 0.45 |
| 2011 | 10,602 | −49% | 29,000 | 0.37 |
| 2010 | 20,600 | +9.0% | 40,100 | 0.51 |
| 2009 | 18,900 | +93% | 42,700 | 0.44 |
| 2008 | 9,800 | +180% | 49,700 | 0.20 |
| 2007 | 3,500 | +7.5% | 6,900 | 0.51 |
| 2006 | 3,257 | −54% | 5,840 | 0.56 |
| 2005 | 7,090 | −14% | 15,780 | 0.45 |
| 2004 | 8,260 | +63% | 22,720 | 0.36 |
| 2003 | 5,080 | +91% | 15,620 | 0.33 |
| 2002 | 2,660 | +142% | 9,990 | 0.27 |
| 2001 | 1,100 | 0.0% | 13,000 | 0.08 |
| 2000 | 1,100 | −81% | 22,600 | 0.05 |
| 1999 | 5,800 | −15% | 42,900 | 0.14 |
| 1998 | 6,800 | +70% | 40,600 | 0.17 |
| 1997 | 4,000 | +300% | 30,100 | 0.13 |
| 1996 | 1,000 | −62% | 11,100 | 0.09 |
| 1995 | 2,600 | +420% | 7,300 | 0.36 |
| 1994 | 500 | +350% | 2,100 | 0.24 |
| 1993 | 111 | −38% | 200 | 0.56 |
| 1992 | 180 | — | 200 | 0.90 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 14,977 t USD 1.9 m
- Importer rank
- 4 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 safflower seed in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan produced 3,569 t in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uzbekistan rank in the world for production of safflower seed?
Uzbekistan ranked 15th 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 Uzbekistan changed?
It fell by 83% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.2% for the world. The record was 31,184 t in 2016.
What is the yield of safflower seed in Uzbekistan?
0.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,569 t from 6,565 ha), against a world average of 0.8 t/ha.
Does Uzbekistan export or import safflower seed?
In 2024 Uzbekistan reported no exports and imports of 14,977 t (USD 1.9 m), 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.