Rapeseed production in United States
United States: Rapeseed production was 2.21 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in United States, 1961–2024
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 United States stood at 2.21 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.5% on the previous year and up 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in United States peaked at 2.21 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places United States 10th 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,195 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 52,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 270,127 tonnes | 54,000 tonnes | 709,490 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 713,540 tonnes | 612,533 tonnes | 909,026 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 million tonnes | 694,370 tonnes | 1.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.73 million tonnes | 1.24 million tonnes | 2.21 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in United States?
- Rapeseed production in United States was 2.21 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 2.21 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does United States rank for rapeseed production?
- United States ranks 10th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.