Rapeseed, scientifically known as Brassica napus, is an oil-rich seed with bright yellow flowers and belongs to the cabbage and mustard family. It has various applications, including cooking oil (canola oil), high-protein animal feed, and biodiesel.
Global rapeseed production is about 96.04 million metric tons in the 2025/2026 marketing year (MY), as per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The article shows the 10 largest rapeseed producers by country, including each nation’s global output share, harvested area, crop yield, and year-over-year change.
Here are the 10 largest producers of rapeseed in the world:
The latest rapeseed production by country data, as per the USDA
| Country | Total Production (Metric Tons) | % Share of Global Production |
|---|---|---|
 Canada | 22.23 Million | 23.1% |
 European Union | 20.66 Million | 21.5% |
 China | 16 Million | 16.7% |
 India | 12 Million | 12.5% |
 Australia | 7.68 Million | 8% |
 Russia | 5.5 Million | 5.7% |
 Ukraine | 3.5 Million | 3.6% |
 United States | 2.13 Million | 2.2% |
 Bangladesh | 1.28 Million | 1.3% |
 Belarus | 950,000 | 0.99% |
1. Canada
Canada leads the world as the largest rapeseed producer in MY 2025/26, with 22.23 million metric tons recorded, and generates 23.1% of the world’s rapeseed for the same marketing year. In the current year (2025/2026), Canada’s annual harvested area for rapeseed production is 8.7 million hectares, with a yield of 2.5534 metric tons per hectare (MT/HA).
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 19.52 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 1%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 19.24 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 16%
2. European Union
The European Union emerged as the world's second-largest rapeseed producer in 2025/2026, reporting 20.66 million metric tons. During the same marketing year, the EU accounted for 21.5% of global rapeseed output. The EU's annual harvested area is 6.1 million hectares, and the yield is 3.3649 MT/HA.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 18.4 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 0.97%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 17.07 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 21%
3. China
With 7.5 million hectares of harvested area, China's total rapeseed production reached 16 million metric tons in the marketing year (MY) 2025/2026. According to the USDA, the country’s current yield is 2.1333 MT/HA. Globally, China’s production represents a 16.7% share.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 14.83 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 15.8 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 1%
4. India
India produced 12 million metric tons of rapeseed in the marketing year 2025/2026, representing 12.5% of worldwide output. India’s annual rapeseed harvested area is 9.4 million hectares, and the crop yield is 1.2725 MT/HA in MY 2025/2026.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 9.46 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 6%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 11.52 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 4%
5. Australia
With 7.68 million metric tons of rapeseed harvested, Australia is the fifth-largest producer in the world and contributes 8% globally, according to the USDA. The country’s annual rapeseed area harvested was 3.7 million hectares, and the yield was 2.0746 MT/HA in MY 2025/2026. In the previous year, Australia’s total rapeseed output was 6.4 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 5.3 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 6%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 6.4 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 20%
6. Russia
The sixth-largest producer of rapeseed, Russia, generated nearly 5.5 million metric tons in MY 2025/2026, responsible for a 5.7% global production share. In the current marketing year, Russia's annual harvested area is about 2.9 million hectares, producing a yield of 1.8966 MT/HA.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.05 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 19%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 4.65 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 18%
7. Ukraine
In MY 2025/2026, Ukraine contributed a 3.6% of rapeseed production globally, amounting to 3.5 million metric tons. According to the USDA, the country’s annual harvested area for rapeseed is 1.4 million hectares, and the crop yield is 2.5926 (MT/HA).
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.11 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 11%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 3.8 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -8%
8. United States
The United States reported 2.13 million metric tons of rapeseed output in MY 2025/2026, making up 2.2% of total rapeseed production in the world. The harvested area for rapeseed production in the US covered 940,000 hectares. According to the USDA, the country’s yield stood at 2.2617 MT/HA.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 1.68 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 4%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 2.22 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -4%
9. Bangladesh
As one of the leading rapeseed producers, Bangladesh’s output was estimated at 1.28 million metric tons, representing 1.3% of global rapeseed production in MY 2025/2026. According to USDA reports, the country’s rapeseed harvested area was 1,000,000 hectares, yielding 1.28 MT/HA.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 945,900 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 6%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 1.35 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -5%
10. Belarus
In the 2025/2026 marketing year, Belarus's total rapeseed production is around 950,000 metric tons, accounting for 0.99% of the world’s rapeseed output. The annual harvested area was reported to be 450,000 hectares, resulting in a yield of 2.1111 MT/HA.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 707,300 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 14%
- Previous-year production stats (MY 2024/2025):
- Average production: 1.08 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -12%
