How much canola does Australia produce and export?
Australia is the 4th largest producer of canola: 6.4 million tonnes in 2024, 7.3% of the world's 87.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $2.9 billion in 2024, 22% of world exports of rapeseed and canola seed (HS 1205) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Japan, which takes 20% of its canola exports by value.
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Australia's canola production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6.4 million tonnes | 7.3% | +6.1% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
Australia's canola exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $2.9 billion | 22% | 5.9 million t | $480 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1205 (Rape or colza seeds).
Where Australia's canola goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Australia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $574M | 20% |
| Germany | $408M | 14% |
| Belgium | $371M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $345M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $328M | 12% |
How much canola Australia uses
Australia's domestic supply of canola was 1.5 million tonnes in 2023, 1.7% of the world's. Food supply was 0.3 kg per person a year, 37th highest of 136 countries with a million or more people. It produced 284% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Rape and mustardseed". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The canola price Australia sells into
The benchmark price, Rapeseed oil, crude, FOB Rotterdam, was $1,440/t in September 2026, up 14% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 21% a year, calmer in 73% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Canola price history.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Australia canola: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/AUS/canola/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.