> In 2024 South Africa produced 288,200 t of rapeseed, the 22nd largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 138%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/south-africa/

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# Rapeseed production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 288,200 t of rapeseed, the 22nd largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 138%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 165,750 ha, yield 1.7 t/ha.

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Production, 2024288,200 t
World rank22 of 64
10-year change+138%
Record288,200 t2024

## Rapeseed in South Africa, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.33%0.16% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.7world 2.0 (−15%)
kg per person4.50world 10.8
10-year change+138%world +18%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/slovakia/) | 393,540 | 0.45% |
| 21 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/brazil/) | 309,200 | 0.35% |
| 22 | **South Africa** | 288,200 | 0.33% |
| 23 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/kazakhstan/) | 286,087 | 0.33% |
| 24 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/sweden/) | 283,600 | 0.32% |

[Full ranking of 64 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/)

### Map of world production of rapeseed

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 288,200 | +22% | 165,750 | 1.74 |
| 2023 | 236,300 | +13% | 131,200 | 1.80 |
| 2022 | 210,000 | +6.0% | 123,510 | 1.70 |
| 2021 | 198,100 | +20% | 100,000 | 1.98 |
| 2020 | 165,200 | +74% | 74,120 | 2.23 |
| 2019 | 95,000 | −8.6% | 74,000 | 1.28 |
| 2018 | 103,950 | +11% | 77,000 | 1.35 |
| 2017 | 93,469 | −11% | 84,000 | 1.11 |
| 2016 | 105,000 | +13% | 68,075 | 1.54 |
| 2015 | 93,000 | −23% | 78,050 | 1.19 |
| 2014 | 121,000 | +8.0% | 95,000 | 1.27 |
| 2013 | 112,000 | +42% | 72,165 | 1.55 |
| 2012 | 79,000 | +34% | 44,100 | 1.79 |
| 2011 | 58,800 | +59% | 43,510 | 1.35 |
| 2010 | 36,900 | −8.6% | 34,820 | 1.06 |
| 2009 | 40,350 | +31% | 35,060 | 1.15 |
| 2008 | 30,800 | −19% | 34,000 | 0.91 |
| 2007 | 38,150 | +4.5% | 33,200 | 1.15 |
| 2006 | 36,500 | −17% | 32,000 | 1.14 |
| 2005 | 44,200 | +38% | 40,200 | 1.10 |
| 2004 | 32,000 | −22% | 44,250 | 0.72 |
| 2003 | 40,770 | +20% | 44,200 | 0.92 |
| 2002 | 33,970 | +32% | 31,150 | 1.09 |
| 2001 | 25,750 | +27% | 27,000 | 0.95 |
| 2000 | 20,300 | −12% | 19,145 | 1.06 |
| 1999 | 23,000 | −8.0% | 25,000 | 0.92 |
| 1998 | 25,000 | +69% | 17,000 | 1.47 |
| 1997 | 14,800 | +17% | 15,720 | 0.94 |
| 1996 | 12,600 | −21% | 10,880 | 1.16 |
| 1995 | 16,000 | +248% | 14,320 | 1.12 |
| 1994 | 4,596 | +360% | 5,230 | 0.88 |
| 1993 | 1,000 | +150% | 1,170 | 0.85 |
| 1992 | 400 | — | 400 | 1.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports37,767 t USD 15.5 m
Exporter rank26 of 59
Imports754 t USD 5.8 m
Importer rank59 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](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of rapeseed in South Africa?

South Africa produced 288,200 t in 2024, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of rapeseed?

South Africa ranked 22nd of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of rapeseed in South Africa changed?

It rose by 138% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### What is the yield of rapeseed in South Africa?

1.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (288,200 t from 165,750 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.

### Does South Africa export or import rape or colza seed?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 37,767 t (USD 15.5 m) and imports of 754 t (USD 5.8 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

[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/canada/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/india/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/australia/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/russia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/france/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/germany/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/ukraine/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/poland/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/united-states/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/romania/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/belarus/)
[All countries producing rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/)

## Other products of South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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