Rapeseed production in South Korea

South Korea: Rapeseed production was 1,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
59th
of 65 countries
All-time high
36,873 tonnes
in 1971
All-time low
612 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Rapeseed production in South Korea, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for rapeseed production in South Korea is 1,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, rapeseed production in South Korea peaked at 36,873 tonnes in 1971 and was at its lowest, 612 tonnes, in 2002.

That places South Korea 59th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11,284 tonnes 1,262 tonnes 31,181 tonnes 9
1970s 28,342 tonnes 18,022 tonnes 36,873 tonnes 10
1980s 12,427 tonnes 6,205 tonnes 26,476 tonnes 10
1990s 3,069 tonnes 1,065 tonnes 6,847 tonnes 10
2000s 1,354 tonnes 612 tonnes 2,737 tonnes 10
2010s 1,134 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 1,582 tonnes 10
2020s 1,000 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 56 Mexico 2,000 tonnes compare
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  3. 58 Uzbekistan 1,277 tonnes compare
  4. 60 North Macedonia 413 tonnes compare
  5. 61 Tajikistan 124.32 tonnes compare
  6. 62 Kyrgyzstan 31 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rapeseed production in South Korea?
Rapeseed production in South Korea was 1,000 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 South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 36,873 tonnes in 1971.
What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 612 tonnes in 2002.
How does South Korea rank for rapeseed production?
South Korea ranks 59th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is rapeseed production rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea 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.