Rapeseed production in Japan
Japan: Rapeseed production was 3,140 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Japan, 1961–2024
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 Japan stood at 3,140 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 14.7% on the previous year and up 76.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Japan peaked at 273,500 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 650 tonnes, in 2000.
Japan ranks 54th of 65 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 131,078 tonnes | 48,000 tonnes | 273,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,887 tonnes | 4,540 tonnes | 30,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,804 tonnes | 1,740 tonnes | 4,140 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,322 tonnes | 783 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 968.1 tonnes | 650 tonnes | 1,098 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,667 tonnes | 1,570 tonnes | 4,130 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,462 tonnes | 3,140 tonnes | 3,680 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Japan?
- Rapeseed production in Japan was 3,140 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 273,500 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 650 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Japan rank for rapeseed production?
- Japan ranks 54th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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
Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.