Mozambique produced 73.6 thousand tonnes of Castor oil seeds in 2024, a 9.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,654 hg/ha, 40% below the Africa average of 6,053 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.2 | 3,631 | 185 |
| 2011 | 67.8 | 3,665 | 185 |
| 2012 | 68.4 | 3,699 | 185 |
| 2013 | 68.3 | 3,732 | 183 |
| 2014 | 69.3 | 3,715 | 186.4 |
| 2015 | 75.4 | 3,732 | 201.9 |
| 2016 | 71 | 3,727 | 190.4 |
| 2017 | 73 | 3,735 | 195.6 |
| 2018 | 74.9 | 3,749 | 199.8 |
| 2019 | 73 | 3,575 | 204.1 |
| 2020 | 73.5 | 3,674 | 200.1 |
| 2021 | 73.8 | 3,665 | 201.3 |
| 2022 | 73.4 | 3,637 | 201.9 |
| 2023 | 73.6 | 3,659 | 201.1 |
| 2024 | 73.6 | 3,654 | 201.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.