Benin produced 0.6 thousand tonnes of Castor oil seeds in 2024, a 0.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,277 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 6,053 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.6 | 6,542 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0.6 | 6,667 | 0.9 |
| 2012 | 0.7 | 6,842 | 0.9 |
| 2013 | 0.7 | 6,842 | 0.9 |
| 2014 | 0.6 | 6,795 | 0.9 |
| 2015 | 0.6 | 6,867 | 0.9 |
| 2016 | 0.6 | 6,931 | 0.9 |
| 2017 | 0.6 | 6,981 | 0.9 |
| 2018 | 0.6 | 7,032 | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 0.6 | 7,082 | 0.9 |
| 2020 | 0.6 | 7,125 | 0.9 |
| 2021 | 0.6 | 7,163 | 0.9 |
| 2022 | 0.6 | 7,196 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 0.6 | 7,237 | 0.9 |
| 2024 | 0.6 | 7,277 | 0.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.