Rapeseed or canola oil, crude production in India
In 2023 India produced 4.1 million t of rapeseed or canola oil, crude, the 4th largest in the world (13.1% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 68%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 4.1 million t
- World rank
- 4 of 63
- 10-year change
- +68%
- Record
- 4.1 million t
- 2023
Rapeseed or canola oil, crude in India, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
India compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 13.1%
- 10.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +68%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | China | 4,326,300 | 13.8% |
| 3 | Germany | 4,181,589 | 13.3% |
| 4 | India | 4,113,000 | 13.1% |
| 5 | France | 1,886,800 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Russia | 1,583,600 | 5.0% |
Map of world production of rapeseed or canola oil, crude
Share of the world total; India is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,113,000 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 3,922,000 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 3,711,000 | +17% |
| 2020 | 3,167,000 | +76% |
| 2019 | 1,797,000 | −19% |
| 2018 | 2,209,000 | +26% |
| 2017 | 1,759,000 | −20% |
| 2016 | 2,210,000 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 2,108,000 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 1,947,000 | −20% |
| 2013 | 2,442,000 | −1.9% |
| 2012 | 2,489,000 | +22% |
| 2011 | 2,047,000 | −19% |
| 2010 | 2,535,000 | +14% |
| 2009 | 2,232,000 | +23% |
| 2008 | 1,808,000 | −22% |
| 2007 | 2,305,000 | −8.6% |
| 2006 | 2,521,000 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 2,354,000 | +21% |
| 2004 | 1,950,000 | +62% |
| 2003 | 1,203,000 | −24% |
| 2002 | 1,576,000 | +21% |
| 2001 | 1,299,000 | −28% |
| 2000 | 1,794,000 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 1,756,000 | +21% |
| 1998 | 1,457,000 | −29% |
| 1997 | 2,065,000 | +11% |
| 1996 | 1,860,000 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 1,761,000 | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 1,630,000 | +11% |
| 1993 | 1,470,000 | −18% |
| 1992 | 1,793,000 | +12% |
| 1991 | 1,600,000 | +17% |
| 1990 | 1,370,000 | −5.9% |
| 1989 | 1,456,000 | +27% |
| 1988 | 1,150,000 | +34% |
| 1987 | 861,000 | −3.4% |
| 1986 | 891,000 | −5.2% |
| 1985 | 940,000 | +18% |
| 1984 | 799,000 | +18% |
| 1983 | 675,000 | −7.7% |
| 1982 | 731,000 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 708,000 | +67% |
| 1980 | 423,000 | −26% |
| 1979 | 568,000 | +13% |
| 1978 | 504,000 | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 463,000 | −21% |
| 1976 | 585,000 | −15% |
| 1975 | 690,000 | +33% |
| 1974 | 520,000 | −7.6% |
| 1973 | 563,000 | +31% |
| 1972 | 430,000 | −30% |
| 1971 | 615,000 | +28% |
| 1970 | 480,000 | +20% |
| 1969 | 400,000 | −15% |
| 1968 | 470,000 | +27% |
| 1967 | 370,000 | −5.1% |
| 1966 | 390,000 | −12% |
| 1965 | 441,000 | +67% |
| 1964 | 264,000 | −31% |
| 1963 | 385,000 | −3.5% |
| 1962 | 399,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 399,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,694 t USD 5.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 47 of 73
- Imports
- 7,082 t USD 8.1 m
- Importer rank
- 47 of 165
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 rapeseed or canola oil, crude in India?
India produced 4.1 million t in 2023, 13.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does India rank in the world for production of rapeseed or canola oil, crude?
India ranked 4th of 63 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Canada with 14.1% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed or canola oil, crude in India changed?
It rose by 68% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +32% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does India export or import rapeseed or canola oil, crude?
In 2024 India reported exports of 2,694 t (USD 5.0 m) and imports of 7,082 t (USD 8.1 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. 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.