Specialty Oilseeds (Niger Seed, Perilla, Regional Oilseeds) Production by Country 2025

Other oil seeds, n. Combined global production hit 2,389,097 tonnes in 2023, advancing 0.5% from the previous year. e. c. production thrives across 65 countries with Pakistan leading at 640,730 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 630,632 tonnes by 2025. China follows with 322,164 tonnes, while Ethiopia produces 268,774 tonnes. This agricultural commodity plays vital roles in global food systems and economic development.

🏆 Pakistan's Market Leadership

Pakistan leads with 640,730 tonnes in 2023, reflecting gains in niche seeds (niger, safflower, hemp/perilla) alongside smallholder expansion and local pressing. Supply is diversified and largely domestic—edible oils, feed cakes, and specialty cold‑pressed products. WMA indicates a mild ease to 630,632 tonnes by 2025. China (322,164 tonnes) and Ethiopia (268,774 tonnes) add depth—China via specialty retail, Ethiopia via highland niger seed value chains.

Specialty Oilseeds (Niger Seed, Perilla, Regional Oilseeds) Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1	Pakistan PK	630,632
2	China CN	319,129
3	Ethiopia ET	258,372
4	Malaysia MY	87,259
5	Poland PL	59,738
6	DR Congo CD	57,920
7	Russia RU	54,286
8	Kazakhstan KZ	53,292
9	Nepal NP	51,960
10	Brazil BR	51,406
11	South Sudan SS	51,248
12	Tanzania TZ	48,995
13	Uganda UG	48,080
14	South Korea KR	47,262
15	Niger NE	44,042
16	Kenya KE	39,443
17	India IN	35,409
18	Czech Republic CZ	34,831
19	Mozambique MZ	31,021
20	Ivory Coast CI	30,148
21	Austria AT	27,532
22	Spain ES	27,351
23	Taiwan TW	25,314
24	France FR	22,022
25	Ukraine UA	21,778
26	Azerbaijan AZ	21,318
27	Central African Republic CF	18,794
28	Canada CA	18,369
29	Costa Rica CR	17,630
30	South Africa ZA	15,261
31	Eritrea ER	15,197
32	Hungary HU	12,915
33	Sudan SD	12,751
34	Zimbabwe ZW	12,055
35	Philippines PH	12,051
36	Slovakia SK	7,992
37	Lithuania LT	6,199
38	Israel IL	3,633
39	Uzbekistan UZ	3,507
40	Romania RO	3,176
41	Bangladesh BD	3,031
42	Bulgaria BG	2,680
43	Croatia HR	2,543
44	Estonia EE	2,523
45	Slovenia SI	1,859
46	Italy IT	1,425
47	Greece GR	937
48	Iran IR	918
49	Serbia RS	880
50	Cambodia KH	589
51	Nigeria NG	564
52	Finland FI	525
53	Morocco MA	412
54	Madagascar MG	343
55	Cyprus CY	292
56	Ghana GH	230
57	Switzerland CH	227
58	Samoa WS	213
59	Benin BJ	180
60	Cameroon CM	140
61	Luxembourg LU	53
62	Kyrgyzstan KG	18

🌍 Minor Oilseeds

Pakistan produces 641,000 tonnes, China 322,000 tonnes, and Ethiopia 269,000 tonnes. Category includes niger seed, perilla, and regional oilseeds. Provide cooking oil and livestock feed. Climate-adapted crops for diverse regions.

🌏 Global Markets

Specialty oil seed markets are booming as health-conscious consumers seek omega-3 and alternative oils. Flax/linseed oil commands $20-40/liter in health food stores (omega-3 content). Hemp seed oil ($15-30/liter) popular in cosmetics and supplements. Poppy seed oil premium cooking oil in Eastern Europe. Pakistan produces 640,000 tonnes diverse seeds, China 322,000 tonnes. Industrial uses (linseed oil in paints, hemp in cosmetics) create dual markets. Organic and cold-pressed oils fetch premium prices. Growing demand for plant-based omega-3 alternatives to fish oil.

💪 Nutritional Benefits

Other Oil Seeds Nec provides essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals supporting healthy diets worldwide. Culinary applications span diverse cuisines and cooking methods.

🌱 Cultivation Practices

Specialty oilseed cultivation varies widely—flax/linseed grows in cool climates (Canada, Russia), hemp adaptable to diverse conditions, niger seed thrives in Ethiopia's highlands, perilla popular in Korea. Most are annual crops with 3-5 month growing seasons. Organic production common for health food markets (flax, hemp). Mechanical harvesting standard for most seeds. Processing critical—cold-pressing preserves nutritional value for premium oils. Crop rotation benefits (nitrogen-fixing, pest management). Growing interest in sustainable, locally-adapted oilseeds as alternatives to industrial crops.

📈 Market Dynamics

Global markets for Other Oil Seeds Nec reflect supply-demand dynamics, price volatility, and trade patterns. Climate change and consumer trends influence production decisions.

🔮 Future Outlook

Production is projected to grow moderately through 2025, driven by population growth and changing dietary patterns. Sustainability and climate adaptation remain key challenges.

Specialty Oilseeds (Niger Seed, Perilla, Regional Oilseeds) Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025 (est.)
1	Pakistan	531,709	573,119	603,326	613,440	625,264	640,730	630,632
2	China	335,200	320,400	332,479	321,578	312,437	322,164	319,129
3	Ethiopia	296,323	291,637	214,798	205,286	276,427	268,774	258,372
4	Malaysia	214,911	230,000	91,000	73,000	82,000	96,119	87,259
5	Poland	38,330	33,030	39,070	37,240	55,850	71,070	59,738
6	DR Congo	50,000	51,497	55,484	56,691	57,418	58,712	57,920
7	Russia	39,110	39,806	31,572	40,976	57,128	57,904	54,286
8	Kazakhstan	16,119	20,000	40,000	42,300	75,400	44,425	53,292
9	Nepal	48,135	60,009	53,034	53,945	53,456	50,269	51,960
10	Brazil	42,500	44,220	45,606	48,504	50,761	52,954	51,406
11	South Sudan	50,000	50,578	52,058	51,634	51,116	51,172	51,248
12	Tanzania	48,806	49,418	48,780	49,002	49,067	48,950	48,995
13	Uganda	47,193	48,579	48,061	47,944	48,195	48,066	48,080
14	South Korea	40,344	42,341	38,784	42,493	47,579	48,980	47,262
15	Niger	42,518	43,078	45,217	43,604	43,966	44,262	44,042
16	Kenya	38,537	38,835	39,177	39,235	39,397	39,553	39,443
17	India	63,000	42,000	41,000	42,000	34,000	33,617	35,409
18	Czech Republic	25,960	33,200	38,460	45,280	34,800	30,670	34,831
19	Mozambique	32,345	32,071	31,148	31,212	31,065	30,918	31,021
20	Ivory Coast	30,000	30,309	30,093	30,134	30,178	30,135	30,148
21	Austria	20,210	22,570	28,970	32,790	35,380	20,720	27,532
22	Spain	34,030	21,510	39,790	40,090	25,760	23,210	27,351
23	Taiwan	22,840	24,129	25,594	25,962	26,015	24,635	25,314
24	France	15,360	13,700	14,530	15,350	18,740	26,660	22,022
25	Ukraine	17,171	18,867	19,564	23,500	21,684	21,146	21,778
26	Azerbaijan	21,293	21,219	21,393	21,302	21,305	21,333	21,318
27	Central African Republic	18,227	18,469	18,797	18,889	18,719	18,802	18,794
28	Canada	17,869	18,968	18,148	18,328	18,481	18,319	18,369
29	Costa Rica	15,228	15,409	15,469	17,044	17,784	17,773	17,630
30	South Africa	14,670	14,779	15,200	15,212	15,322	15,245	15,261
31	Eritrea	15,243	15,247	15,206	15,200	15,197	15,194	15,197
32	Hungary	15,770	18,030	17,600	17,040	6,890	14,880	12,915
33	Sudan	9,812	10,588	11,545	11,895	12,518	13,233	12,751
34	Zimbabwe	12,136	11,894	12,133	12,054	12,027	12,071	12,055
35	Philippines	11,735	11,867	12,040	12,112	12,006	12,053	12,051
36	Slovakia	7,290	7,560	9,610	8,470	7,160	8,300	7,992
37	Lithuania	4,270	5,710	8,310	7,290	5,820	5,990	6,199
38	Israel	3,585	3,703	3,604	3,631	3,646	3,627	3,633
39	Uzbekistan	3,149	2,661	3,090	3,493	3,507	3,512	3,507
40	Romania	3,220	2,920	1,850	4,550	1,570	3,590	3,176
41	Bangladesh	2,531	1,975	1,448	2,006	2,728	3,622	3,031
42	Bulgaria	5,090	4,310	4,300	4,030	1,930	2,590	2,680
43	Croatia	4,650	4,260	6,740	3,550	3,360	1,650	2,543
44	Estonia	2,790	3,020	3,480	1,990	4,150	1,760	2,523
45	Slovenia	3,080	2,330	3,020	2,720	2,100	1,370	1,859
46	Italy	0	0	40	640	1,440	1,730	1,425
47	Greece	2,010	1,570	2,110	1,290	930	800	937
48	Iran	918	954	862	941	919	908	918
49	Serbia	2,089	1,730	1,678	1,022	795	874	880
50	Cambodia	546	568	581	589	589	589	589
51	Nigeria	781	529	547	538	556	579	564
52	Finland	0	0	0	0	550	720	525
53	Morocco	408	418	409	412	413	411	412
54	Madagascar	209	263	287	316	339	355	343
55	Cyprus	330	0	280	290	280	300	292
56	Ghana	220	224	230	229	229	231	230
57	Switzerland	154	151	170	156	204	270	227
58	Samoa	208	211	215	211	213	213	213
59	Benin	179	181	179	180	180	180	180
60	Cameroon	121	148	142	137	142	140	140
61	Luxembourg	110	170	80	50	60	50	53
62	Kyrgyzstan	21	16	19	18	18	18	18