Tanzania produced 14.4 thousand tonnes of Safflower seed in 2024, a 24.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,540 hg/ha, 37% below the Africa average of 8,766 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.6 | 5,011 | 23.2 |
| 2011 | 12.1 | 5,103 | 23.7 |
| 2012 | 12.7 | 5,404 | 23.5 |
| 2013 | 13 | 5,417 | 24 |
| 2014 | 13.5 | 5,395 | 25 |
| 2015 | 14.1 | 5,500 | 25.6 |
| 2016 | 13.5 | 5,438 | 24.9 |
| 2017 | 13.9 | 5,541 | 25.2 |
| 2018 | 14.2 | 5,651 | 25.2 |
| 2019 | 14.6 | 5,710 | 25.5 |
| 2020 | 14.3 | 5,516 | 25.8 |
| 2021 | 14.4 | 5,509 | 26.1 |
| 2022 | 14.4 | 5,578 | 25.8 |
| 2023 | 14.3 | 5,534 | 25.9 |
| 2024 | 14.4 | 5,540 | 25.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.