In 2024 India produced about 1,588 thousand tonnes of castor oil seeds from 828 thousand hectares, an average yield of 1,918 kg per hectare. That is down 15% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 12% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2011 (2,295 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 4 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's castor oil seeds, India ranks 2 of 4 for yield in 2024, at 1,918 kg per hectare. The world average is 1,492 kg per hectare. China, mainland leads at 2,000 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China, mainland | 2,000 | 1.1% |
| 2 | India | 1,918 | 87.5% |
| 3 | Brazil | 858 | 2.2% |
| 4 | Mozambique | 365 | 4.1% |
How does your castor oil seeds yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.