> In 2023 Ireland produced 12,525 t of rapeseed or canola oil, crude, the 49th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/ireland/

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# Rapeseed or canola oil, crude production in Ireland

In 2023 Ireland produced 12,525 t of rapeseed or canola oil, crude, the 49th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 14,617 t in 2007.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 202312,525 t
World rank49 of 63
10-year change+18%
Record14,617 t2007

## Rapeseed or canola oil, crude in Ireland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Ireland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.04%0.04% in 2013
10-year change+18%world +32%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/serbia/) | 17,755 | 0.06% |
| 48 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/croatia/) | 12,800 | 0.04% |
| 49 | **Ireland** | 12,525 | 0.04% |
| 50 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/algeria/) | 7,711 | 0.02% |
| 51 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/ethiopia/) | 6,300 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 63 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/)

### Map of world production of rapeseed or canola oil, crude

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 12,525 | +89% |
| 2022 | 6,643 | +58% |
| 2021 | 4,196 | −43% |
| 2020 | 7,369 | +85% |
| 2019 | 3,978 | −42% |
| 2018 | 6,870 | −4.2% |
| 2017 | 7,169 | +47% |
| 2016 | 4,864 | −51% |
| 2015 | 10,028 | +51% |
| 2014 | 6,656 | −37% |
| 2013 | 10,613 | −5.0% |
| 2012 | 11,172 | −3.8% |
| 2011 | 11,614 | +32% |
| 2010 | 8,810 | −11% |
| 2009 | 9,947 | +33% |
| 2008 | 7,467 | −49% |
| 2007 | 14,617 | +160% |
| 2006 | 5,632 | +26% |
| 2005 | 4,454 | +135% |
| 2004 | 1,898 | −28% |
| 2003 | 2,630 | −0.8% |
| 2002 | 2,652 | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 2,604 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | 2,713 | +664% |
| 1999 | 355 | −92% |
| 1998 | 4,509 | +32% |
| 1997 | 3,425 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 3,303 | +64% |
| 1995 | 2,011 | −62% |
| 1994 | 5,277 | +104% |
| 1993 | 2,591 | −15% |
| 1992 | 3,044 | +46% |
| 1991 | 2,080 | −1.1% |
| 1990 | 2,104 | −48% |
| 1989 | 4,082 | +383% |
| 1988 | 845 | −68% |
| 1987 | 2,632 | +363% |
| 1986 | 568 | +60% |
| 1985 | 355 | −48% |
| 1984 | 686 | +107% |
| 1983 | 332 | −32% |
| 1982 | 491 | +83% |
| 1981 | 268 | +113% |
| 1980 | 126 | −70% |
| 1979 | 417 | +105% |
| 1978 | 203 | +139% |
| 1977 | 85 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 83 | +57% |
| 1975 | 53 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports6,373 t USD 7.8 m
Exporter rank39 of 73
Imports40,271 t USD 51.4 m
Importer rank25 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](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of rapeseed or canola oil, crude in Ireland?

Ireland produced 12,525 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of rapeseed or canola oil, crude?

Ireland ranked 49th 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 Ireland changed?

It rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +32% for the world. The record was 14,617 t in 2007.

### Does Ireland export or import rapeseed or canola oil, crude?

In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 6,373 t (USD 7.8 m) and imports of 40,271 t (USD 51.4 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 2023 figure for Ireland is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/canada/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/china/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/germany/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/india/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/france/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/russia/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/poland/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/united-states/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/japan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/united-kingdom/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/belgium/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/pakistan/)
[All countries producing rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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