Rapeseed production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Rapeseed production was 2,238 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,238 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
56th
of 66 countries
All-time high
7,624 tonnes
in 1987
All-time low
150 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 2,238 tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in New Zealand peaked at 7,624 tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, 150 tonnes, in 1961.
New Zealand ranks 56th of 66 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 150 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 150 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 150 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 150 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 200 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1966 | 300 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1967 | 400 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 350 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1974 | 252 tonnes | -28.0% |
| 1975 | 450 tonnes | +78.6% |
| 1976 | 500 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1977 | 750 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 700 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 750 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 650 tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1981 | 500 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1982 | 520 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 500 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 800 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1986 | 7,500 tonnes | +837.5% |
| 1987 | 7,624 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 6,293 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 1989 | 2,321 tonnes | -63.1% |
| 1990 | 2,200 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 2,200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3,000 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 1994 | 4,500 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 4,800 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 4,668 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 4,900 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 4,000 tonnes | -18.4% |
| 1999 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,450 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 2006 | 2,918 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 2,000 tonnes | -31.5% |
| 2008 | 1,883 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 3,220 tonnes | +71.0% |
| 2010 | 3,072 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2,995 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 2,919 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2,843 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 2,655 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 1,692 tonnes | -36.3% |
| 2016 | 2,397 tonnes | +41.6% |
| 2017 | 2,248 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 2,112 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 2,252 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 2,204 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 2,190 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,215 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 2,203 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 2,238 tonnes | +1.6% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 2,238 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 1% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 2,238 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 31,247 tonnes, 7% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +837.5% | 800 tonnes | 7,500 tonnes |
| 1975 | +78.6% | 252 tonnes | 450 tonnes |
| 2009 | +71.0% | 1,883 tonnes | 3,220 tonnes |
| 1989 | -63.1% | 6,293 tonnes | 2,321 tonnes |
| 1985 | +60.0% | 500 tonnes | 800 tonnes |
| 1966 | +50.0% | 200 tonnes | 300 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 255.56 tonnes | 150 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 495.2 tonnes | 252 tonnes | 750 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,721 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 7,624 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,647 tonnes | 2,200 tonnes | 4,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,347 tonnes | 1,883 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,519 tonnes | 1,692 tonnes | 3,072 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,210 tonnes | 2,190 tonnes | 2,238 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 53 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,554 tonnes compare
- 54 Netherlands 4,440 tonnes compare
- 55 Japan 3,140 tonnes compare
- 57 Mexico 2,000 tonnes compare
- 57 Morocco 2,000 tonnes compare
- 59 Uzbekistan 1,277 tonnes compare
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in New Zealand?
- Rapeseed production in New Zealand was 2,238 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 7,624 tonnes in 1987.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 tonnes in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for rapeseed production?
- New Zealand ranks 56th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.