Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Production in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Production was 518,219 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
518,219 t
Change on year
up 0.8%
Rank
7th
of 27 groups
All-time high
567,128 t
in 2017
All-time low
83,800 t
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production in Eastern Africa is 518,219 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 567,128 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 83,800 t, in 1962.

That places Eastern Africa 7th out of 27 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Production in Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 88,800 t
1962 83,800 t -5.6%
1963 97,000 t +15.8%
1964 93,000 t -4.1%
1965 94,000 t +1.1%
1966 89,000 t -5.3%
1967 98,010 t +10.1%
1968 111,000 t +13.3%
1969 106,000 t -4.5%
1970 107,000 t +0.9%
1971 130,000 t +21.5%
1972 140,510 t +8.1%
1973 143,815 t +2.4%
1974 111,630 t -22.4%
1975 149,490 t +33.9%
1976 101,260 t -32.3%
1977 116,300 t +14.9%
1978 131,960 t +13.5%
1979 126,595 t -4.1%
1980 142,627 t +12.7%
1981 129,340 t -9.3%
1982 159,930 t +23.7%
1983 152,916 t -4.4%
1984 156,840 t +2.6%
1985 156,542 t -0.2%
1986 148,684 t -5.0%
1987 149,070 t +0.3%
1988 151,382 t +1.6%
1989 153,802 t +1.6%
1990 152,862 t -0.6%
1991 183,309 t +19.9%
1992 143,285 t -21.8%
1993 228,887 t +59.7%
1994 235,743 t +3.0%
1995 241,377 t +2.4%
1996 241,905 t +0.2%
1997 228,028 t -5.7%
1998 241,260 t +5.8%
1999 245,639 t +1.8%
2000 248,128 t +1.0%
2001 267,174 t +7.7%
2002 232,771 t -12.9%
2003 237,240 t +1.9%
2004 270,550 t +14.0%
2005 342,730 t +26.7%
2006 314,636 t -8.2%
2007 315,284 t +0.2%
2008 332,426 t +5.4%
2009 334,499 t +0.6%
2010 325,456 t -2.7%
2011 369,560 t +13.6%
2012 453,476 t +22.7%
2013 423,925 t -6.5%
2014 464,391 t +9.5%
2015 527,380 t +13.6%
2016 544,539 t +3.3%
2017 567,128 t +4.1%
2018 540,790 t -4.6%
2019 538,521 t -0.4%
2020 464,120 t -13.8%
2021 463,924 t -0.0%
2022 451,113 t -2.8%
2023 514,117 t +14.0%
2024 518,219 t +0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 95,623 t 83,800 t 111,000 t 9
1970s 125,856 t 101,260 t 149,490 t 10
1980s 150,113 t 129,340 t 159,930 t 10
1990s 214,230 t 143,285 t 245,639 t 10
2000s 289,544 t 232,771 t 342,730 t 10
2010s 475,517 t 325,456 t 567,128 t 10
2020s 482,299 t 451,113 t 518,219 t 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 4 Ethiopia 270,050 t compare
  2. 5 Malaysia 106,432 t compare
  3. 6 Poland 74,320 t compare
  4. 7 Sudan (former) 60,000 t compare
  5. 8 Brazil 55,712 t compare
  6. 9 South Sudan 51,203 t compare
  7. 10 Uganda 48,780 t compare

See the full ranking of 109 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production in Eastern Africa?
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production in Eastern Africa was 518,219 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 567,128 t in 2017.
What is the lowest other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 83,800 t in 1962.
How does Eastern Africa rank for other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production?
Eastern Africa ranks 7th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is other oil seeds, n.e.c. — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
109 places, 4,925 data points, 1961–2024
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