Rapeseed production in Ukraine
In 2024 Ukraine produced 3.6 million t of rapeseed, the 8th largest in the world (4.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 63%. The record was 4.2 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 1.3 million ha, yield 2.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3.6 million t
- World rank
- 8 of 64
- 10-year change
- +63%
- Record
- 4.2 million t
- 2023
Rapeseed in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 4.1%
- 3.0% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.9
- world 2.0 (+39%)
- kg per person
- 94.9
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +63%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | France | 3,941,140 | 4.5% |
| 7 | Germany | 3,631,700 | 4.1% |
| 8 | Ukraine | 3,591,300 | 4.1% |
| 9 | Poland | 3,124,180 | 3.6% |
| 10 | United States | 2,207,060 | 2.5% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,591,300 | −14% | 1,260,100 | 2.85 |
| 2023 | 4,183,650 | +26% | 1,431,600 | 2.92 |
| 2022 | 3,317,980 | +13% | 1,156,200 | 2.87 |
| 2021 | 2,938,940 | +15% | 1,004,500 | 2.93 |
| 2020 | 2,557,200 | −22% | 1,112,500 | 2.30 |
| 2019 | 3,280,320 | +19% | 1,279,200 | 2.56 |
| 2018 | 2,750,600 | +25% | 1,039,300 | 2.65 |
| 2017 | 2,194,790 | +90% | 785,700 | 2.79 |
| 2016 | 1,153,910 | −34% | 449,300 | 2.57 |
| 2015 | 1,737,600 | −21% | 671,100 | 2.59 |
| 2014 | 2,198,020 | −6.5% | 865,300 | 2.54 |
| 2013 | 2,351,730 | +95% | 996,090 | 2.36 |
| 2012 | 1,204,400 | −16% | 547,000 | 2.20 |
| 2011 | 1,437,500 | −2.2% | 832,700 | 1.73 |
| 2010 | 1,469,700 | −22% | 862,500 | 1.70 |
| 2009 | 1,873,300 | −35% | 1,013,700 | 1.85 |
| 2008 | 2,872,800 | +174% | 1,379,600 | 2.08 |
| 2007 | 1,047,400 | +73% | 799,900 | 1.31 |
| 2006 | 605,700 | +113% | 386,800 | 1.57 |
| 2005 | 284,700 | +91% | 195,200 | 1.46 |
| 2004 | 148,900 | +193% | 107,300 | 1.39 |
| 2003 | 50,900 | −16% | 54,100 | 0.94 |
| 2002 | 60,800 | −55% | 70,000 | 0.87 |
| 2001 | 134,600 | +2.1% | 108,400 | 1.24 |
| 2000 | 131,800 | −11% | 156,700 | 0.84 |
| 1999 | 147,890 | +120% | 223,000 | 0.66 |
| 1998 | 67,160 | +53% | 89,640 | 0.75 |
| 1997 | 44,000 | +91% | 41,000 | 1.07 |
| 1996 | 23,000 | −42% | 30,000 | 0.77 |
| 1995 | 39,800 | +117% | 46,900 | 0.85 |
| 1994 | 18,300 | −59% | 21,250 | 0.86 |
| 1993 | 44,140 | −40% | 37,340 | 1.18 |
| 1992 | 73,160 | — | 57,425 | 1.27 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3.9 million t USD 1.85 bn
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 59
- Imports
- 5,841 t USD 46.0 m
- Importer rank
- 44 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 Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 3.6 million t in 2024, 4.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Ukraine ranked 8th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Ukraine changed?
It rose by 63% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 4.2 million t in 2023.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Ukraine?
2.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.6 million t from 1.3 million ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Ukraine export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 3.9 million t (USD 1.85 bn) and imports of 5,841 t (USD 46.0 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.