Rapeseed production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 4.6 million t of rapeseed, the 5th largest in the world (5.25% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 245%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 2.6 million ha, yield 1.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 4.6 million t
- World rank
- 5 of 64
- 10-year change
- +245%
- Record
- 4.6 million t
- 2024
Rapeseed in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 5.2%
- 1.8% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.8
- world 2.0 (−14%)
- kg per person
- 31.8
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +245%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | India | 13,259,142 | 15.1% |
| 4 | Australia | 6,396,000 | 7.3% |
| 5 | Russia | 4,610,000 | 5.2% |
| 6 | France | 3,941,140 | 4.5% |
| 7 | Germany | 3,631,700 | 4.1% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,610,000 | +9.9% | 2,610,000 | 1.77 |
| 2023 | 4,196,000 | −7.0% | 2,030,000 | 2.07 |
| 2022 | 4,514,241 | +62% | 2,283,703 | 1.98 |
| 2021 | 2,793,796 | +8.6% | 1,636,496 | 1.71 |
| 2020 | 2,572,492 | +25% | 1,455,373 | 1.77 |
| 2019 | 2,060,320 | +3.6% | 1,426,241 | 1.44 |
| 2018 | 1,988,697 | +32% | 1,499,205 | 1.33 |
| 2017 | 1,510,324 | +51% | 955,912 | 1.58 |
| 2016 | 1,000,827 | −1.1% | 911,849 | 1.10 |
| 2015 | 1,012,206 | −24% | 903,277 | 1.12 |
| 2014 | 1,337,940 | +6.3% | 1,062,448 | 1.26 |
| 2013 | 1,259,185 | +33% | 1,111,737 | 1.13 |
| 2012 | 945,132 | −1.2% | 976,067 | 0.97 |
| 2011 | 956,378 | +43% | 839,474 | 1.14 |
| 2010 | 670,082 | +0.5% | 607,382 | 1.10 |
| 2009 | 666,841 | −11% | 556,358 | 1.20 |
| 2008 | 752,200 | +19% | 624,380 | 1.20 |
| 2007 | 630,325 | +21% | 533,700 | 1.18 |
| 2006 | 522,093 | +72% | 447,930 | 1.17 |
| 2005 | 304,238 | +9.9% | 226,840 | 1.34 |
| 2004 | 276,842 | +44% | 231,730 | 1.19 |
| 2003 | 191,888 | +66% | 197,410 | 0.97 |
| 2002 | 115,333 | +1.9% | 119,830 | 0.96 |
| 2001 | 113,201 | −24% | 117,220 | 0.97 |
| 2000 | 148,746 | +10% | 172,000 | 0.86 |
| 1999 | 135,132 | +8.3% | 173,840 | 0.78 |
| 1998 | 124,727 | +20% | 142,400 | 0.88 |
| 1997 | 103,747 | −23% | 113,080 | 0.92 |
| 1996 | 134,535 | +9.0% | 189,340 | 0.71 |
| 1995 | 123,420 | +0.9% | 276,410 | 0.45 |
| 1994 | 122,290 | +27% | 147,250 | 0.83 |
| 1993 | 96,530 | −41% | 112,040 | 0.86 |
| 1992 | 164,470 | — | 154,260 | 1.07 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 221,293 t USD 103 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 59
- Imports
- 34,067 t USD 29.7 m
- Importer rank
- 33 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 Russia?
Russia produced 4.6 million t in 2024, 5.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Russia ranked 5th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Russia changed?
It rose by 245% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Russia?
1.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4.6 million t from 2.6 million ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 221,293 t (USD 103 m) and imports of 34,067 t (USD 29.7 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; the 2024 figure for Russia is from an external organisation. 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.