Rapeseed production in Estonia
In 2024 Estonia produced 96,070 t of rapeseed, the 32nd largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 42%. The record was 218,670 t in 2022. Area harvested: 60,250 ha, yield 1.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 96,070 t
- World rank
- 32 of 64
- 10-year change
- −42%
- Record
- 218,670 t
- 2022
Rapeseed in Estonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Estonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- 0.22% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.6
- world 2.0 (−22%)
- kg per person
- 70.6
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- −42%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Chile | 123,068 | 0.14% |
| 31 | Serbia | 97,674 | 0.11% |
| 32 | Estonia | 96,070 | 0.11% |
| 33 | Moldova | 86,547 | 0.10% |
| 34 | Paraguay | 82,040 | 0.09% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Estonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96,070 | −30% | 60,250 | 1.59 |
| 2023 | 137,930 | −37% | 76,490 | 1.80 |
| 2022 | 218,670 | +1.2% | 86,450 | 2.53 |
| 2021 | 216,070 | +6.5% | 78,850 | 2.74 |
| 2020 | 202,950 | +6.1% | 70,930 | 2.86 |
| 2019 | 191,370 | +68% | 72,410 | 2.64 |
| 2018 | 113,590 | −31% | 72,680 | 1.56 |
| 2017 | 165,270 | +61% | 73,786 | 2.24 |
| 2016 | 102,481 | −48% | 70,103 | 1.46 |
| 2015 | 196,300 | +18% | 70,800 | 2.77 |
| 2014 | 166,495 | −4.3% | 80,000 | 2.08 |
| 2013 | 174,028 | +10% | 86,124 | 2.02 |
| 2012 | 157,816 | +9.4% | 87,161 | 1.81 |
| 2011 | 144,194 | +10% | 88,997 | 1.62 |
| 2010 | 131,022 | −3.7% | 98,188 | 1.33 |
| 2009 | 135,992 | +22% | 82,053 | 1.66 |
| 2008 | 111,149 | −17% | 77,687 | 1.43 |
| 2007 | 133,340 | +58% | 73,588 | 1.81 |
| 2006 | 84,609 | +1.9% | 62,492 | 1.35 |
| 2005 | 83,067 | +21% | 46,646 | 1.78 |
| 2004 | 68,598 | −0.9% | 50,365 | 1.36 |
| 2003 | 69,235 | +8.4% | 46,328 | 1.49 |
| 2002 | 63,865 | +55% | 32,855 | 1.94 |
| 2001 | 41,300 | +7.0% | 27,537 | 1.50 |
| 2000 | 38,598 | +30% | 28,821 | 1.34 |
| 1999 | 29,800 | +66% | 24,200 | 1.23 |
| 1998 | 17,900 | +86% | 17,500 | 1.02 |
| 1997 | 9,614 | −3.9% | 7,905 | 1.22 |
| 1996 | 10,007 | +42% | 8,552 | 1.17 |
| 1995 | 7,025 | +224% | 6,030 | 1.17 |
| 1994 | 2,167 | +25% | 2,646 | 0.82 |
| 1993 | 1,727 | −26% | 1,304 | 1.32 |
| 1992 | 2,334 | — | 2,920 | 0.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 19,828 t USD 10.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 32 of 59
- Imports
- 62,707 t USD 35.9 m
- Importer rank
- 29 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 Estonia?
Estonia produced 96,070 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Estonia rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Estonia ranked 32nd of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Estonia changed?
It fell by 42% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 218,670 t in 2022.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Estonia?
1.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (96,070 t from 60,250 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Estonia export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Estonia reported exports of 19,828 t (USD 10.8 m) and imports of 62,707 t (USD 35.9 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.