Rapeseed production in Kazakhstan
In 2024 Kazakhstan produced 286,087 t of rapeseed, the 23rd largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 394,341 t in 2018. Area harvested: 149,215 ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 286,087 t
- World rank
- 23 of 64
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 394,341 t
- 2018
Rapeseed in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.33%
- 0.33% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.9
- world 2.0 (−6.5%)
- kg per person
- 13.9
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Brazil | 309,200 | 0.35% |
| 22 | South Africa | 288,200 | 0.33% |
| 23 | Kazakhstan | 286,087 | 0.33% |
| 24 | Sweden | 283,600 | 0.32% |
| 25 | Iran | 280,000 | 0.32% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 286,087 | +132% | 149,215 | 1.92 |
| 2023 | 123,215 | −35% | 92,643 | 1.33 |
| 2022 | 188,590 | +29% | 133,278 | 1.42 |
| 2021 | 145,728 | −4.9% | 118,115 | 1.23 |
| 2020 | 153,168 | −36% | 124,154 | 1.23 |
| 2019 | 240,793 | −39% | 269,093 | 0.89 |
| 2018 | 394,341 | +41% | 365,408 | 1.08 |
| 2017 | 278,975 | +64% | 251,092 | 1.11 |
| 2016 | 169,761 | +23% | 161,104 | 1.05 |
| 2015 | 138,170 | −43% | 220,621 | 0.63 |
| 2014 | 241,477 | −0.1% | 243,363 | 0.99 |
| 2013 | 241,796 | +107% | 254,342 | 0.95 |
| 2012 | 116,865 | −21% | 203,124 | 0.58 |
| 2011 | 148,474 | +36% | 154,576 | 0.96 |
| 2010 | 109,170 | +1.8% | 304,600 | 0.36 |
| 2009 | 107,220 | +30% | 180,800 | 0.59 |
| 2008 | 82,690 | −30% | 152,800 | 0.54 |
| 2007 | 118,310 | +87% | 160,700 | 0.74 |
| 2006 | 63,300 | +111% | 111,700 | 0.57 |
| 2005 | 30,000 | +594% | 40,000 | 0.75 |
| 2004 | 4,322 | −41% | 7,000 | 0.62 |
| 2003 | 7,335 | +248% | 9,600 | 0.76 |
| 2002 | 2,105 | −58% | 2,956 | 0.71 |
| 2001 | 5,000 | +70% | 10,000 | 0.50 |
| 2000 | 2,940 | −74% | 7,500 | 0.39 |
| 1999 | 11,500 | +226% | 16,700 | 0.69 |
| 1998 | 3,528 | −30% | 16,200 | 0.22 |
| 1997 | 5,037 | +37% | 10,810 | 0.47 |
| 1996 | 3,683 | −64% | 18,200 | 0.20 |
| 1995 | 10,100 | −55% | 45,800 | 0.22 |
| 1994 | 22,400 | +37% | 39,400 | 0.57 |
| 1993 | 16,300 | −70% | 43,500 | 0.37 |
| 1992 | 54,140 | — | 66,500 | 0.81 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 88,139 t USD 40.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 20 of 59
- Imports
- 31,644 t USD 17.8 m
- Importer rank
- 34 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 Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan produced 286,087 t in 2024, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Kazakhstan ranked 23rd of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Kazakhstan changed?
It rose by 18% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 394,341 t in 2018.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Kazakhstan?
1.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (286,087 t from 149,215 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Kazakhstan export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Kazakhstan reported exports of 88,139 t (USD 40.7 m) and imports of 31,644 t (USD 17.8 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.