Rapeseed production in Iran

Iran: Rapeseed production was 280,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
280,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
25th
of 65 countries
All-time high
424,084 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
4,399 tonnes
in 1999
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Rapeseed production in Iran, 1998–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1998201120241998: 6.5k tonnes1999: 4.4k tonnes2000: 8.8k tonnes2001: 32.7k tonnes2002: 62.0k tonnes2003: 108.4k tonnes2004: 126.1k tonnes2005: 234.7k tonnes2006: 315.1k tonnes2007: 356.9k tonnes2008: 179.8k tonnes2009: 150.6k tonnes2010: 145.9k tonnes2011: 161.3k tonnes2012: 142.1k tonnes2013: 175.0k tonnes2014: 146.0k tonnes2015: 202.3k tonnes2016: 271.5k tonnes2017: 351.5k tonnes2018: 424.1k tonnes2019: 350.0k tonnes2020: 294.9k tonnes2021: 237.8k tonnes2022: 215.3k tonnes2023: 290.0k tonnes2024: 280.0k tonnes

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, rapeseed production in Iran stood at 280,000 tonnes.

The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 91.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Iran peaked at 424,084 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4,399 tonnes, in 1999.

That places Iran 25th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5,457 tonnes 4,399 tonnes 6,516 tonnes 2
2000s 157,509 tonnes 8,793 tonnes 356,890 tonnes 10
2010s 236,972 tonnes 142,100 tonnes 424,084 tonnes 10
2020s 263,594 tonnes 215,291 tonnes 294,874 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 22 South Africa 288,200 tonnes compare
  2. 23 Kazakhstan 286,087 tonnes compare
  3. 24 Sweden 283,600 tonnes compare
  4. 26 Latvia 250,000 tonnes compare
  5. 27 Spain 224,790 tonnes compare
  6. 28 Uruguay 211,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rapeseed production in Iran?
Rapeseed production in Iran was 280,000 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest rapeseed production recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 424,084 tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 4,399 tonnes in 1999.
How does Iran rank for rapeseed production?
Iran ranks 25th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 91.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Rapeseed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Rapeseed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 3,144 data points, 1961–2024
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Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.