Rapeseed production in Tunisia
In 2024 Tunisia produced 5,474 t of rapeseed, the 52nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 51%. The record was 6,436 t in 2023. Area harvested: 7,706 ha, yield 0.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5,474 t
- World rank
- 52 of 64
- 10-year change
- +51%
- Record
- 6,436 t
- 2023
Rapeseed in Tunisia, 1995–2024 (tonnes)
Tunisia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.7
- world 2.0 (−65%)
- kg per person
- 0.45
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +51%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greece | 6,640 | 0.01% |
| 51 | Norway | 6,000 | 0.01% |
| 52 | Tunisia | 5,474 | 0.01% |
| 53 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4,554 | 0.01% |
| 54 | Netherlands | 4,440 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Tunisia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,474 | −15% | 7,706 | 0.71 |
| 2023 | 6,436 | +7.3% | 9,057 | 0.71 |
| 2022 | 6,000 | +12% | 8,441 | 0.71 |
| 2021 | 5,361 | +12% | 7,562 | 0.71 |
| 2020 | 4,801 | +14% | 6,786 | 0.71 |
| 2019 | 4,196 | +16% | 5,925 | 0.71 |
| 2018 | 3,622 | +1.0% | 5,114 | 0.71 |
| 2017 | 3,587 | −1.6% | 5,062 | 0.71 |
| 2016 | 3,645 | −4.0% | 5,121 | 0.71 |
| 2015 | 3,796 | +4.9% | 5,334 | 0.71 |
| 2014 | 3,618 | +2.8% | 5,101 | 0.71 |
| 2013 | 3,520 | +2.7% | 4,929 | 0.71 |
| 2012 | 3,429 | +2.7% | 4,809 | 0.71 |
| 2011 | 3,339 | +2.8% | 4,689 | 0.71 |
| 2010 | 3,248 | +2.9% | 4,568 | 0.71 |
| 2009 | 3,157 | +2.9% | 4,447 | 0.71 |
| 2008 | 3,067 | +3.1% | 4,326 | 0.71 |
| 2007 | 2,976 | −1.1% | 4,205 | 0.71 |
| 2006 | 3,009 | +15% | 4,257 | 0.71 |
| 2005 | 2,617 | +4.7% | 3,707 | 0.71 |
| 2004 | 2,500 | −17% | 3,548 | 0.70 |
| 2003 | 3,000 | +20% | 4,298 | 0.70 |
| 2002 | 2,500 | −3.8% | 3,613 | 0.69 |
| 2001 | 2,600 | −13% | 4,000 | 0.65 |
| 2000 | 3,000 | +20% | 4,200 | 0.71 |
| 1999 | 2,500 | +134% | 4,000 | 0.63 |
| 1998 | 1,070 | +4.9% | 1,220 | 0.88 |
| 1997 | 1,020 | +2.0% | 1,057 | 0.96 |
| 1996 | 1,000 | +22% | 2,000 | 0.50 |
| 1995 | 818 | — | 1,000 | 0.82 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 63 t USD 842,000
- Importer rank
- 68 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia produced 5,474 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tunisia rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Tunisia ranked 52nd of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Tunisia changed?
It rose by 51% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 6,436 t in 2023.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Tunisia?
0.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5,474 t from 7,706 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Tunisia export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Tunisia reported no exports and imports of 63 t (USD 842,000), 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 Tunisia is imputed by FAO. 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.