Rapeseed production in South Africa
South Africa: Rapeseed production was 288,200 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in South Africa, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 288,200 tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.0% on the previous year and up 138.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in South Africa peaked at 288,200 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 400 tonnes, in 1992.
That places South Africa 22nd out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,174 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 34,279 tonnes | 20,300 tonnes | 44,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 89,812 tonnes | 36,900 tonnes | 121,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 219,560 tonnes | 165,200 tonnes | 288,200 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in South Africa?
- Rapeseed production in South Africa was 288,200 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 Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 288,200 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 tonnes in 1992.
- How does South Africa rank for rapeseed production?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.