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How much canola does Russia produce and export?

Russia is the 5th largest producer of canola: 4.6 million tonnes in 2024, 5.2% of the world's 87.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $115.7 million in 2024, 0.9% of world exports of rapeseed and canola seed (HS 1205) (CEPII BACI).

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Russia's canola production

Russia canola production, 2024
World rankProduction (tonnes)Share of worldTen-year growthYear
54.6 million tonnes5.2%+13.2% a year2024

FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.

Russia canola production monthly prices, tonnes, Jan 1992 to Jan 2024Line chart of russia canola production monthly prices in tonnes from Jan 1992 to Jan 2024: Russia canola production from 164,470 to 4,610,000, peaking at 4,610,000.01,000,0002,000,0003,000,0004,000,0005,000,000199520002005201020152020tonnes
Russia canola production

Share of world output over time

Russia's share of world canola production in selected years
2000201020202024
0.4%1.1%3.4%5.2%

Average annual share by decade: 1990s 0.4%, 2000s 0.7%, 2010s 1.8%, 2020s 4.4%. See the concentration-over-time report.

Russia's canola exports

Russia exports of Rape or colza seeds, 2024
World rankExport valueShare of world exportsQuantity (tonnes)Average value per tonneYear
$115.7 million0.9%221,293 t$5232024

CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1205 (Rape or colza seeds).

How much canola Russia uses

Russia's domestic supply of canola was 4.8 million tonnes in 2023, 5.2% of the world's. Food supply was 0.0 kg per person a year, 130th highest of 136 countries with a million or more people. It produced 111% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 1%. FAO's item is "Rape and mustardseed". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.

The canola price Russia 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.

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