Rapeseed production in Russia
Russia: Rapeseed production was 4.61 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.61 million tonnes
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
5th
of 66 countries
All-time high
4.61 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
96,530 tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Rapeseed production in Russia, 1992–2024
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 Russia stood at 4.61 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 244.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Russia peaked at 4.61 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 96,530 tonnes, in 1993.
That places Russia 5th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 164,470 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 96,530 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 1994 | 122,290 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 1995 | 123,420 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 134,535 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 103,747 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1998 | 124,727 tonnes | +20.2% |
| 1999 | 135,132 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 148,746 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 113,201 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2002 | 115,333 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 191,888 tonnes | +66.4% |
| 2004 | 276,842 tonnes | +44.3% |
| 2005 | 304,238 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 522,093 tonnes | +71.6% |
| 2007 | 630,325 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 752,200 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2009 | 666,841 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 670,082 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 956,378 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 945,132 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 1.26 million tonnes | +33.2% |
| 2014 | 1.34 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 1.01 million tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2016 | 1.00 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 1.51 million tonnes | +50.9% |
| 2018 | 1.99 million tonnes | +31.7% |
| 2019 | 2.06 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 2.57 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 2.79 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 4.51 million tonnes | +61.6% |
| 2023 | 4.20 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 4.61 million tonnes | +9.9% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 4.61 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 28.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Russia's 4.61 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 48.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 125,606 tonnes | 96,530 tonnes | 164,470 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 372,171 tonnes | 113,201 tonnes | 752,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 million tonnes | 670,082 tonnes | 2.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.74 million tonnes | 2.57 million tonnes | 4.61 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Russia?
- Rapeseed production in Russia was 4.61 million 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.61 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,530 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Russia rank for rapeseed production?
- Russia ranks 5th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.