Kazakhstan leads in global safflower seed production, reaching 237.82 thousand metric tons as of 2023, showing a modest growth of 2.12% from the previous year. The United States comes second with 87.0 thousand metric tons, experiencing a decline of 4.09%. Russia follows with significant growth of 26.16%, reaching 80.74 thousand metric tons. China and Mexico rank fourth and fifth, respectively; China with a slight increase of 0.43% and Mexico with a notable decrease of 14.23%. Argentina and Tanzania also feature prominently, with Tanzania achieving minor growth, in contrast to Argentina's 7.23% decline.
Future trends to monitor include potential growth in Russia and Tajikistan, given their positive recent trends, alongside potential recovery opportunities in the United States and Mexico. The evolving demand for safflower oil in diverse markets may also impact production priorities among these countries.
Top countries in Safflower Seed Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kazakhstan | 237,820 | 2023 | +3.19% | +2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 87,000 | 2023 | -1.25% | -4.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 80,740 | 2023 | +1.29% | +26.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 33,670 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 27,240 | 2023 | -19.16% | -14.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Argentina | 19,130 | 2023 | -6.48% | -7.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Tanzania | 17,600 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kyrgyzstan | 12,350 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ethiopia | 9,960 | 2023 | +1.75% | +4.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Tajikistan | 9,930 | 2023 | +6.04% | +18% | View data |
