Ethiopia produced 8.7 thousand tonnes of Safflower seed in 2024, a 70.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,993 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 8,766 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.1 | 9,230 | 5.5 |
| 2011 | 8.9 | 10,858 | 8.2 |
| 2012 | 13.3 | 11,634 | 11.4 |
| 2013 | 8.3 | 7,242 | 11.5 |
| 2014 | 6.3 | 11,244 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 7.4 | 10,079 | 7.4 |
| 2016 | 8 | 11,805 | 6.7 |
| 2017 | 9.6 | 12,021 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 | 12,389 | 6.5 |
| 2019 | 8.9 | 12,006 | 7.4 |
| 2020 | 8.8 | 12,125 | 7.3 |
| 2021 | 8.6 | 11,597 | 7.4 |
| 2022 | 8.8 | 12,068 | 7.3 |
| 2023 | 8.7 | 12,040 | 7.3 |
| 2024 | 8.7 | 11,993 | 7.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.