> In 2023 South Africa produced 73,000 t of rapeseed or canola oil, crude, the 32nd largest in the world (0.23% of the world total).

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

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# Rapeseed or canola oil, crude production in South Africa

In 2023 South Africa produced 73,000 t of rapeseed or canola oil, crude, the 32nd largest in the world (0.23% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 125%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/rapeseed-oil/)[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 202373,000 t
World rank32 of 63
10-year change+125%
Record73,000 t2023

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

## South Africa compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.23%0.14% in 2013
10-year change+125%world +32%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/turkey/) | 76,500 | 0.24% |
| 31 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/kazakhstan/) | 74,517 | 0.24% |
| 32 | **South Africa** | 73,000 | 0.23% |
| 33 | [Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/estonia/) | 70,500 | 0.22% |
| 34 | [Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/finland/) | 65,500 | 0.21% |

[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; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 73,000 | +29% |
| 2022 | 56,600 | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 52,200 | +41% |
| 2020 | 37,000 | −7.0% |
| 2019 | 39,800 | −5.0% |
| 2018 | 41,900 | −5.2% |
| 2017 | 44,200 | −10.0% |
| 2016 | 49,100 | +12% |
| 2015 | 44,000 | +11% |
| 2014 | 39,600 | +22% |
| 2013 | 32,400 | +38% |
| 2012 | 23,400 | +30% |
| 2011 | 18,000 | +17% |
| 2010 | 15,400 | +14% |
| 2009 | 13,500 | −2.2% |
| 2008 | 13,800 | −5.5% |
| 2007 | 14,600 | −9.3% |
| 2006 | 16,100 | +11% |
| 2005 | 14,526 | +19% |
| 2004 | 12,180 | −8.5% |
| 2003 | 13,315 | −7.8% |
| 2002 | 14,449 | +361,125% |
| 2001 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 4 | −86% |
| 1999 | 29 | −24% |
| 1998 | 38 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 38 | +322% |
| 1996 | 9 | −67% |
| 1995 | 27 | −99% |
| 1994 | 2,338 | −61% |
| 1993 | 6,050 | −69% |
| 1992 | 19,459 | +42,202% |
| 1991 | 46 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 46 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 44 | +10% |
| 1988 | 40 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 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

Exports3,308 t USD 4.2 m
Exporter rank45 of 73
Imports77 t USD 105,000
Importer rank106 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 South Africa?

South Africa produced 73,000 t in 2023, 0.23% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Africa ranked 32nd 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 South Africa changed?

It rose by 125% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +32% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does South Africa export or import rapeseed or canola oil, crude?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 3,308 t (USD 4.2 m) and imports of 77 t (USD 105,000), 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 South Africa is from an external organisation. 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 South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

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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