Ethiopia produced 11 thousand tonnes of Castor oil seeds in 2024, a 57.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 18,424 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 6,053 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 10,294 | 6.8 |
| 2011 | 8 | 12,821 | 6.2 |
| 2012 | 11 | 15,714 | 7 |
| 2013 | 13 | 18,571 | 7 |
| 2014 | 11 | 21,210 | 5.2 |
| 2015 | 11 | 15,100 | 7.3 |
| 2016 | 10 | 15,877 | 6.3 |
| 2017 | 8 | 15,854 | 5 |
| 2018 | 12 | 16,069 | 7.5 |
| 2019 | 11 | 16,482 | 6.7 |
| 2020 | 11 | 16,864 | 6.5 |
| 2021 | 10 | 17,472 | 5.7 |
| 2022 | 11 | 17,856 | 6.2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 18,140 | 6.1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 18,424 | 6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.