Rapeseed production in India
In 2024 India produced 13.3 million t of rapeseed, the 3rd largest in the world (15.1% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 68%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 9.2 million ha, yield 1.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 13.3 million t
- World rank
- 3 of 64
- 10-year change
- +68%
- Record
- 13.3 million t
- 2024
Rapeseed in India, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
India compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 15.1%
- 10.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.4
- world 2.0 (−30%)
- kg per person
- 9.14
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +68%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 19,239,463 | 21.9% |
| 2 | China | 16,868,900 | 19.2% |
| 3 | India | 13,259,142 | 15.1% |
| 4 | Australia | 6,396,000 | 7.3% |
| 5 | Russia | 4,610,000 | 5.2% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; India is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,259,142 | +4.9% | 9,183,186 | 1.44 |
| 2023 | 12,643,196 | +5.7% | 8,851,524 | 1.43 |
| 2022 | 11,963,090 | +17% | 7,991,420 | 1.50 |
| 2021 | 10,210,010 | +12% | 6,699,760 | 1.52 |
| 2020 | 9,123,640 | −1.4% | 6,856,270 | 1.33 |
| 2019 | 9,255,660 | +9.8% | 6,123,930 | 1.51 |
| 2018 | 8,429,850 | +6.5% | 5,977,160 | 1.41 |
| 2017 | 7,917,230 | +16% | 6,073,820 | 1.30 |
| 2016 | 6,797,000 | +8.2% | 5,762,000 | 1.18 |
| 2015 | 6,282,000 | −20% | 5,791,000 | 1.08 |
| 2014 | 7,877,000 | +0.7% | 6,645,740 | 1.19 |
| 2013 | 7,820,000 | +18% | 6,340,000 | 1.23 |
| 2012 | 6,600,000 | −19% | 5,890,000 | 1.12 |
| 2011 | 8,179,000 | +24% | 6,506,400 | 1.26 |
| 2010 | 6,608,100 | −8.2% | 5,580,000 | 1.18 |
| 2009 | 7,200,700 | +23% | 6,298,100 | 1.14 |
| 2008 | 5,834,000 | −22% | 5,830,000 | 1.00 |
| 2007 | 7,438,000 | −8.5% | 6,790,000 | 1.10 |
| 2006 | 8,131,200 | +7.1% | 7,276,500 | 1.12 |
| 2005 | 7,593,100 | +21% | 7,316,400 | 1.04 |
| 2004 | 6,291,400 | +62% | 5,428,100 | 1.16 |
| 2003 | 3,879,800 | −24% | 4,544,000 | 0.85 |
| 2002 | 5,082,600 | +21% | 5,073,000 | 1.00 |
| 2001 | 4,187,200 | −28% | 4,476,700 | 0.94 |
| 2000 | 5,788,400 | +2.2% | 6,026,800 | 0.96 |
| 1999 | 5,663,900 | +20% | 6,513,200 | 0.87 |
| 1998 | 4,702,900 | −29% | 7,041,000 | 0.67 |
| 1997 | 6,657,900 | +11% | 6,545,400 | 1.02 |
| 1996 | 5,999,500 | +4.2% | 6,546,000 | 0.92 |
| 1995 | 5,758,000 | +8.1% | 6,060,000 | 0.95 |
| 1994 | 5,327,900 | +11% | 6,289,400 | 0.85 |
| 1993 | 4,800,000 | −18% | 6,193,000 | 0.78 |
| 1992 | 5,862,500 | +12% | 6,553,400 | 0.89 |
| 1991 | 5,229,300 | +27% | 5,782,100 | 0.90 |
| 1990 | 4,125,300 | −5.7% | 4,967,000 | 0.83 |
| 1989 | 4,376,800 | +27% | 4,832,200 | 0.91 |
| 1988 | 3,454,500 | +33% | 4,619,200 | 0.75 |
| 1987 | 2,604,700 | −2.8% | 3,718,600 | 0.70 |
| 1986 | 2,680,500 | −13% | 3,979,000 | 0.67 |
| 1985 | 3,073,000 | +18% | 3,986,900 | 0.77 |
| 1984 | 2,608,000 | +18% | 3,873,500 | 0.67 |
| 1983 | 2,207,200 | −7.3% | 3,826,700 | 0.58 |
| 1982 | 2,381,500 | +3.4% | 4,399,300 | 0.54 |
| 1981 | 2,304,300 | +61% | 4,112,900 | 0.56 |
| 1980 | 1,428,000 | −23% | 3,470,500 | 0.41 |
| 1979 | 1,860,100 | +13% | 3,543,500 | 0.52 |
| 1978 | 1,649,700 | +6.4% | 3,583,900 | 0.46 |
| 1977 | 1,550,700 | −20% | 3,128,600 | 0.50 |
| 1976 | 1,935,800 | −14% | 3,339,400 | 0.58 |
| 1975 | 2,251,600 | +32% | 3,680,400 | 0.61 |
| 1974 | 1,704,300 | −5.7% | 3,456,000 | 0.49 |
| 1973 | 1,807,800 | +26% | 3,318,700 | 0.54 |
| 1972 | 1,432,800 | −27% | 3,613,900 | 0.40 |
| 1971 | 1,975,300 | +26% | 3,323,100 | 0.59 |
| 1970 | 1,563,600 | +16% | 3,172,600 | 0.49 |
| 1969 | 1,346,700 | −14% | 2,870,200 | 0.47 |
| 1968 | 1,567,700 | +28% | 3,243,700 | 0.48 |
| 1967 | 1,227,900 | −5.4% | 3,005,900 | 0.41 |
| 1966 | 1,298,000 | −12% | 2,913,000 | 0.45 |
| 1965 | 1,474,000 | +61% | 2,910,000 | 0.51 |
| 1964 | 915,000 | −30% | 3,046,000 | 0.30 |
| 1963 | 1,303,000 | −3.2% | 3,127,000 | 0.42 |
| 1962 | 1,346,000 | −0.1% | 3,168,000 | 0.42 |
| 1961 | 1,347,000 | — | 2,883,000 | 0.47 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 21 t USD 50,000
- Exporter rank
- 53 of 59
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 India?
India produced 13.3 million t in 2024, 15.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does India rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
India ranked 3rd of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in India changed?
It rose by 68% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of rapeseed in India?
1.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (13.3 million t from 9.2 million ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does India export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 India reported exports of 21 t (USD 50,000) and no imports, 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.