Rapeseed production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Rapeseed production was 823,605 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in United Kingdom, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 823,605 tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024.
The figure is down 32.3% on the previous year and down 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in United Kingdom peaked at 2.76 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,500 tonnes, in 1961.
That places United Kingdom 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 | 6,579 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 15,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 78,565 tonnes | 8,128 tonnes | 198,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 787,600 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.36 million tonnes | 1.08 million tonnes | 1.74 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.69 million tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 2.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.24 million tonnes | 1.75 million tonnes | 2.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 million tonnes | 823,605 tonnes | 1.36 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in United Kingdom?
- Rapeseed production in United Kingdom was 823,605 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.76 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 tonnes in 1961.
- How does United Kingdom rank for rapeseed production?
- United Kingdom ranks 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.