Rapeseed production in Pakistan
In 2024 Pakistan produced 452,804 t of rapeseed, the 18th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 106%. The record was 813,472 t in 2023. Area harvested: 406,937 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 452,804 t
- World rank
- 18 of 64
- 10-year change
- +106%
- Record
- 813,472 t
- 2023
Rapeseed in Pakistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.52%
- 0.30% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 2.0 (−46%)
- kg per person
- 1.80
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +106%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Denmark | 696,900 | 0.79% |
| 17 | Bangladesh | 637,745 | 0.73% |
| 18 | Pakistan | 452,804 | 0.52% |
| 19 | Hungary | 450,360 | 0.51% |
| 20 | Slovakia | 393,540 | 0.45% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 452,804 | −44% | 406,937 | 1.11 |
| 2023 | 813,472 | +69% | 696,226 | 1.17 |
| 2022 | 482,168 | +41% | 324,881 | 1.48 |
| 2021 | 342,878 | −39% | 254,989 | 1.34 |
| 2020 | 565,792 | +65% | 403,184 | 1.40 |
| 2019 | 342,650 | +32% | 264,198 | 1.30 |
| 2018 | 260,523 | +33% | 223,402 | 1.17 |
| 2017 | 196,003 | −2.1% | 204,035 | 0.96 |
| 2016 | 200,200 | −5.3% | 214,859 | 0.93 |
| 2015 | 211,432 | −4.0% | 228,294 | 0.93 |
| 2014 | 220,173 | −0.1% | 235,711 | 0.93 |
| 2013 | 220,318 | +23% | 238,861 | 0.92 |
| 2012 | 178,800 | −8.2% | 215,500 | 0.83 |
| 2011 | 194,800 | +20% | 220,000 | 0.89 |
| 2010 | 162,200 | −18% | 190,400 | 0.85 |
| 2009 | 198,900 | +7.5% | 244,900 | 0.81 |
| 2008 | 185,100 | −16% | 234,600 | 0.79 |
| 2007 | 221,000 | +22% | 265,800 | 0.83 |
| 2006 | 180,800 | −16% | 227,300 | 0.80 |
| 2005 | 215,000 | −9.7% | 257,100 | 0.84 |
| 2004 | 238,100 | +1.3% | 279,800 | 0.85 |
| 2003 | 235,000 | +6.2% | 280,600 | 0.84 |
| 2002 | 221,200 | −4.1% | 268,900 | 0.82 |
| 2001 | 230,600 | −20% | 272,100 | 0.85 |
| 2000 | 289,500 | +3.0% | 321,300 | 0.90 |
| 1999 | 281,100 | −3.6% | 333,800 | 0.84 |
| 1998 | 291,500 | +2.1% | 339,500 | 0.86 |
| 1997 | 285,600 | +12% | 353,900 | 0.81 |
| 1996 | 254,500 | +11% | 319,600 | 0.80 |
| 1995 | 229,400 | +16% | 300,600 | 0.76 |
| 1994 | 197,400 | −4.6% | 268,500 | 0.74 |
| 1993 | 206,900 | −5.8% | 284,600 | 0.73 |
| 1992 | 219,700 | −3.8% | 286,500 | 0.77 |
| 1991 | 228,300 | −2.1% | 303,500 | 0.75 |
| 1990 | 233,100 | −6.4% | 307,100 | 0.76 |
| 1989 | 249,000 | +22% | 333,600 | 0.75 |
| 1988 | 204,200 | −4.2% | 268,900 | 0.76 |
| 1987 | 213,200 | −15% | 302,800 | 0.70 |
| 1986 | 249,900 | +6.4% | 350,600 | 0.71 |
| 1985 | 234,800 | +8.2% | 346,900 | 0.68 |
| 1984 | 217,000 | −12% | 313,300 | 0.69 |
| 1983 | 246,000 | +3.0% | 385,500 | 0.64 |
| 1982 | 238,800 | −5.4% | 390,900 | 0.61 |
| 1981 | 252,500 | +2.2% | 417,000 | 0.61 |
| 1980 | 247,100 | −0.4% | 409,400 | 0.60 |
| 1979 | 248,200 | +5.1% | 433,000 | 0.57 |
| 1978 | 236,100 | −20% | 412,300 | 0.57 |
| 1977 | 296,394 | +11% | 518,829 | 0.57 |
| 1976 | 267,320 | +7.8% | 470,161 | 0.57 |
| 1975 | 247,960 | −15% | 451,474 | 0.55 |
| 1974 | 292,622 | +2.0% | 535,729 | 0.55 |
| 1973 | 286,850 | −4.6% | 533,769 | 0.54 |
| 1972 | 300,740 | +12% | 562,110 | 0.54 |
| 1971 | 269,240 | +7.7% | 509,910 | 0.53 |
| 1970 | 249,900 | +9.6% | 477,130 | 0.52 |
| 1969 | 228,000 | −17% | 442,330 | 0.52 |
| 1968 | 274,320 | +35% | 542,280 | 0.51 |
| 1967 | 203,200 | +12% | 459,730 | 0.44 |
| 1966 | 181,860 | −16% | 441,520 | 0.41 |
| 1965 | 215,390 | +1.9% | 488,460 | 0.44 |
| 1964 | 211,330 | −18% | 474,700 | 0.45 |
| 1963 | 257,050 | +25% | 494,530 | 0.52 |
| 1962 | 205,230 | −4.3% | 450,820 | 0.46 |
| 1961 | 214,380 | — | 498,980 | 0.43 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 714,149 t USD 421 m
- Importer rank
- 10 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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 452,804 t in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Pakistan ranked 18th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Pakistan changed?
It rose by 106% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 813,472 t in 2023.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Pakistan?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (452,804 t from 406,937 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Pakistan export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Pakistan reported no exports and imports of 714,149 t (USD 421 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.