Rapeseed production in Latvia
In 2024 Latvia produced 250,000 t of rapeseed, the 26th largest in the world (0.28% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 35%. The record was 455,500 t in 2020. Area harvested: 121,200 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 250,000 t
- World rank
- 26 of 64
- 10-year change
- +35%
- Record
- 455,500 t
- 2020
Rapeseed in Latvia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.28%
- 0.25% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 2.0 (+0.6%)
- kg per person
- 134
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +35%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Sweden | 283,600 | 0.32% |
| 25 | Iran | 280,000 | 0.32% |
| 26 | Latvia | 250,000 | 0.28% |
| 27 | Spain | 224,790 | 0.26% |
| 28 | Uruguay | 211,000 | 0.24% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 250,000 | −28% | 121,200 | 2.06 |
| 2023 | 349,500 | −2.7% | 148,700 | 2.35 |
| 2022 | 359,100 | −16% | 162,300 | 2.21 |
| 2021 | 427,900 | −6.1% | 147,400 | 2.90 |
| 2020 | 455,500 | +12% | 147,800 | 3.08 |
| 2019 | 408,300 | +77% | 139,400 | 2.93 |
| 2018 | 231,100 | −29% | 121,800 | 1.90 |
| 2017 | 326,200 | +15% | 112,200 | 2.91 |
| 2016 | 283,000 | −3.5% | 100,000 | 2.83 |
| 2015 | 293,200 | +58% | 88,000 | 3.33 |
| 2014 | 185,500 | −37% | 94,400 | 1.97 |
| 2013 | 296,600 | −2.3% | 125,900 | 2.36 |
| 2012 | 303,500 | +39% | 114,700 | 2.65 |
| 2011 | 219,100 | −3.2% | 117,900 | 1.86 |
| 2010 | 226,300 | +11% | 106,100 | 2.13 |
| 2009 | 204,700 | +3.1% | 93,300 | 2.19 |
| 2008 | 198,500 | +0.8% | 82,600 | 2.40 |
| 2007 | 196,900 | +63% | 99,200 | 1.98 |
| 2006 | 120,600 | −17% | 83,200 | 1.45 |
| 2005 | 145,700 | +41% | 71,400 | 2.04 |
| 2004 | 103,600 | +177% | 54,300 | 1.91 |
| 2003 | 37,400 | +14% | 25,900 | 1.44 |
| 2002 | 32,700 | +152% | 18,400 | 1.78 |
| 2001 | 13,000 | +30% | 8,400 | 1.55 |
| 2000 | 10,000 | −15% | 6,900 | 1.45 |
| 1999 | 11,700 | +631% | 6,500 | 1.80 |
| 1998 | 1,600 | +196% | 1,200 | 1.33 |
| 1997 | 540 | −57% | 400 | 1.35 |
| 1996 | 1,270 | +40% | 800 | 1.59 |
| 1995 | 910 | −51% | 1,100 | 0.83 |
| 1994 | 1,840 | −25% | 2,200 | 0.84 |
| 1993 | 2,460 | +71% | 1,700 | 1.45 |
| 1992 | 1,440 | — | 1,300 | 1.11 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 321,087 t USD 156 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 of 59
- Imports
- 151,422 t USD 74.2 m
- Importer rank
- 21 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 Latvia?
Latvia produced 250,000 t in 2024, 0.28% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Latvia ranked 26th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Latvia changed?
It rose by 35% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 455,500 t in 2020.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Latvia?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (250,000 t from 121,200 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Latvia export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 321,087 t (USD 156 m) and imports of 151,422 t (USD 74.2 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.