Sorghum production in Kazakhstan
In 2024 Kazakhstan produced 20,960 t of sorghum, the 65th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2,573%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 19,334 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 20,960 t
- World rank
- 65 of 107
- 10-year change
- +2,573%
- Record
- 20,960 t
- 2024
Sorghum in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 1.5 (−25%)
- kg per person
- 1.02
- world 7.87
- 10-year change
- +2,573%
- world −5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Romania | 24,880 | 0.04% |
| 64 | Belize | 24,084 | 0.04% |
| 65 | Kazakhstan | 20,960 | 0.03% |
| 66 | Central African Republic | 20,000 | 0.03% |
| 67 | Honduras | 15,000 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of sorghum
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,960 | +77% | 19,334 | 1.08 |
| 2023 | 11,844 | −36% | 15,615 | 0.76 |
| 2022 | 18,575 | +311% | 19,904 | 0.93 |
| 2021 | 4,524 | +8.7% | 9,058 | 0.50 |
| 2020 | 4,160 | −37% | 7,828 | 0.53 |
| 2019 | 6,612 | +187% | 8,287 | 0.80 |
| 2018 | 2,305 | −46% | 2,952 | 0.78 |
| 2017 | 4,234 | −47% | 6,319 | 0.67 |
| 2016 | 7,958 | +1,439% | 6,878 | 1.16 |
| 2015 | 517 | −34% | 2,458 | 0.21 |
| 2014 | 784 | +94% | 1,350 | 0.58 |
| 2013 | 404 | +84% | 1,789 | 0.23 |
| 2012 | 220 | +69% | 800 | 0.28 |
| 2011 | 130 | +44% | 100 | 1.30 |
| 2010 | 90 | +350% | 200 | 0.45 |
| 2009 | 20 | −17% | 40 | 0.50 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0.0% | 62 | 0.39 |
| 2007 | 24 | −91% | 50 | 0.48 |
| 2006 | 263 | −56% | 109 | 2.41 |
| 2005 | 600 | +3.3% | 300 | 2.00 |
| 2004 | 581 | +246% | 332 | 1.75 |
| 2003 | 168 | −50% | 300 | 0.56 |
| 2002 | 335 | +12% | 234 | 1.43 |
| 2001 | 300 | +57% | 94 | 3.19 |
| 2000 | 191 | −4.5% | 29 | 6.59 |
| 1999 | 200 | +567% | 40 | 5.00 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0.0% | 39 | 0.77 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0.0% | 48 | 0.63 |
| 1996 | 30 | −40% | 38 | 0.79 |
| 1995 | 50 | −94% | 100 | 0.50 |
| 1994 | 900 | −10.0% | 700 | 1.29 |
| 1993 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 1.25 |
| 1992 | 1,000 | — | 850 | 1.18 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 143 t USD 522,000
- Importer rank
- 83 of 130
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 sorghum in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan produced 20,960 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world for production of sorghum?
Kazakhstan ranked 65th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 13.6% of the world total.
How has the production of sorghum in Kazakhstan changed?
It rose by 2,573% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.8% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of sorghum in Kazakhstan?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (20,960 t from 19,334 ha), against a world average of 1.5 t/ha.
Does Kazakhstan export or import sorghum?
In 2024 Kazakhstan reported no exports and imports of 143 t (USD 522,000), 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.