Rapeseed production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Rapeseed production was 2,238 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 55th 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 | 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
- 52 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,554 tonnes compare
- 53 Netherlands 4,440 tonnes compare
- 54 Japan 3,140 tonnes compare
- 56 Mexico 2,000 tonnes compare
- 56 Morocco 2,000 tonnes compare
- 58 Uzbekistan 1,277 tonnes compare
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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 55th out of 65 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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About this data
Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.