Rapeseed production in Croatia
In 2024 Croatia produced 53,090 t of rapeseed, the 41st largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 25%. The record was 155,840 t in 2018. Area harvested: 17,970 ha, yield 3.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 53,090 t
- World rank
- 41 of 64
- 10-year change
- −25%
- Record
- 155,840 t
- 2018
Rapeseed in Croatia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Croatia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.0
- world 2.0 (+44%)
- kg per person
- 13.7
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- −25%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Turkey | 61,664 | 0.07% |
| 40 | Mongolia | 59,354 | 0.07% |
| 41 | Croatia | 53,090 | 0.06% |
| 42 | Finland | 49,100 | 0.06% |
| 43 | Argentina | 45,162 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Croatia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53,090 | +23% | 17,970 | 2.95 |
| 2023 | 43,050 | −26% | 15,210 | 2.83 |
| 2022 | 58,070 | −21% | 22,400 | 2.59 |
| 2021 | 73,420 | −39% | 30,280 | 2.42 |
| 2020 | 119,670 | +15% | 41,660 | 2.87 |
| 2019 | 103,900 | −33% | 41,360 | 2.51 |
| 2018 | 155,840 | +15% | 55,030 | 2.83 |
| 2017 | 135,810 | +20% | 48,616 | 2.79 |
| 2016 | 112,990 | +99% | 36,778 | 3.07 |
| 2015 | 56,783 | −20% | 21,977 | 2.58 |
| 2014 | 71,228 | +49% | 23,122 | 3.08 |
| 2013 | 47,827 | +81% | 17,972 | 2.66 |
| 2012 | 26,406 | −47% | 9,893 | 2.67 |
| 2011 | 49,483 | +50% | 17,563 | 2.82 |
| 2010 | 33,047 | −59% | 16,339 | 2.02 |
| 2009 | 80,424 | +28% | 28,723 | 2.80 |
| 2008 | 62,942 | +60% | 22,372 | 2.81 |
| 2007 | 39,330 | +97% | 13,069 | 3.01 |
| 2006 | 19,996 | −52% | 8,413 | 2.38 |
| 2005 | 41,275 | +31% | 20,149 | 2.05 |
| 2004 | 31,392 | +9.8% | 14,282 | 2.20 |
| 2003 | 28,596 | +12% | 15,524 | 1.84 |
| 2002 | 25,585 | +14% | 13,041 | 1.96 |
| 2001 | 22,456 | −24% | 10,319 | 2.18 |
| 2000 | 29,436 | −9.7% | 12,886 | 2.28 |
| 1999 | 32,581 | +48% | 16,234 | 2.01 |
| 1998 | 21,967 | +96% | 8,949 | 2.45 |
| 1997 | 11,181 | −4.1% | 5,356 | 2.09 |
| 1996 | 11,661 | −52% | 7,651 | 1.52 |
| 1995 | 24,472 | −14% | 10,982 | 2.23 |
| 1994 | 28,341 | −1.1% | 13,889 | 2.04 |
| 1993 | 28,665 | +19% | 13,010 | 2.20 |
| 1992 | 24,183 | — | 11,743 | 2.06 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 36,877 t USD 19.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 28 of 59
- Imports
- 25,315 t USD 14.7 m
- Importer rank
- 35 of 91
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 in Croatia?
Croatia produced 53,090 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Croatia rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Croatia ranked 41st of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Croatia changed?
It fell by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 155,840 t in 2018.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Croatia?
3.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (53,090 t from 17,970 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Croatia export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Croatia reported exports of 36,877 t (USD 19.4 m) and imports of 25,315 t (USD 14.7 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.