Other oil seeds, n.e.c. production in Canada
In 2024 Canada produced 18,376 t of other oil seeds, n.e.c., the 29th largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.3%. The record was 23,000 t in 2016. Area harvested: 56,861 ha, yield 0.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 18,376 t
- World rank
- 29 of 64
- 10-year change
- +9.3%
- Record
- 23,000 t
- 2016
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Canada, 2002–2024 (tonnes)
Canada compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- 0.76% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.3
- world 0.9 (−64%)
- kg per person
- 0.46
- world 0.30
- 10-year change
- +9.3%
- world +9.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Hungary | 20,140 | 0.83% |
| 28 | Central African Republic | 18,890 | 0.78% |
| 29 | Canada | 18,376 | 0.76% |
| 30 | Costa Rica | 17,493 | 0.72% |
| 31 | South Africa | 15,252 | 0.63% |
Map of world production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Canada is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,376 | +0.3% | 56,861 | 0.32 |
| 2023 | 18,319 | −0.9% | 56,616 | 0.32 |
| 2022 | 18,481 | +0.8% | 57,323 | 0.32 |
| 2021 | 18,328 | +1.0% | 56,643 | 0.32 |
| 2020 | 18,148 | −4.3% | 55,882 | 0.32 |
| 2019 | 18,968 | +6.2% | 59,445 | 0.32 |
| 2018 | 17,869 | +1.5% | 54,602 | 0.33 |
| 2017 | 17,607 | −23% | 53,597 | 0.33 |
| 2016 | 23,000 | +77% | 71,424 | 0.32 |
| 2015 | 13,000 | −23% | 38,786 | 0.34 |
| 2014 | 16,820 | −16% | 50,580 | 0.33 |
| 2013 | 20,000 | +33% | 60,619 | 0.33 |
| 2012 | 15,000 | +50% | 45,829 | 0.33 |
| 2011 | 10,000 | +100% | 30,799 | 0.32 |
| 2010 | 5,000 | +16% | 15,525 | 0.32 |
| 2009 | 4,323 | +14% | 13,532 | 0.32 |
| 2008 | 3,788 | +21% | 11,897 | 0.32 |
| 2007 | 3,128 | +24% | 10,371 | 0.30 |
| 2006 | 2,516 | +140% | 7,927 | 0.32 |
| 2005 | 1,050 | +50% | 3,000 | 0.35 |
| 2004 | 700 | +40% | 2,000 | 0.35 |
| 2003 | 500 | −38% | 1,600 | 0.31 |
| 2002 | 800 | — | 1,200 | 0.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6,713 t USD 53.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 17 of 115
- Imports
- 8,430 t USD 26.6 m
- Importer rank
- 15 of 156
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Canada?
Canada produced 18,376 t in 2024, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Canada rank in the world for production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
Canada ranked 29th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Pakistan with 26.6% of the world total.
How has the production of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Canada changed?
It rose by 9.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.9% for the world. The record was 23,000 t in 2016.
What is the yield of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in Canada?
0.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (18,376 t from 56,861 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Canada export or import other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Canada reported exports of 6,713 t (USD 53.5 m) and imports of 8,430 t (USD 26.6 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Canada is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.