Key Market Indicators
Afghan oilseeds consumption is projected to reach 111,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 90,000 metric tons in 2023, marking a 3.4% year-on-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Since 2019, Afghanistan's demand for oilseeds has increased by 2.9% annually. In 2023, Afghanistan ranked 52nd globally in oilseeds consumption, with El Salvador slightly ahead at 90,000 metric tons. India, Indonesia, and Brazil held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Meanwhile, Afghan oilseeds production is expected to rise to 53,640 metric tons by 2028, up from 45,540 metric tons in 2023, growing at an average annual rate of 2.6%. The country's oilseeds supply has seen an 8% annual increase since 1966. In 2023, Afghanistan ranked 94th in oilseeds production, with Jordan surpassing it with 45,540 metric tons. Brazil, Malaysia, and the United States held the second, third, and fourth positions in global oilseeds production, respectively.
