In 2024 India produced about 13.3 million tonnes of rape or colza seed from 9,183 thousand hectares, an average yield of 1,444 kg per hectare. That is up 68% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 22% over the same period.
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
Among the 13 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's rape or colza seed, India ranks 13 of 13 for yield in 2024, at 1,444 kg per hectare. The world average is 2,050 kg per hectare. Germany leads at 3,337 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3,337 | 4.1% |
| 2 | Poland | 3,094 | 3.6% |
| 3 | France | 2,971 | 4.5% |
| 4 | Ukraine | 2,850 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Czechia | 2,758 | 1.1% |
| 6 | Belarus | 2,448 | 1.2% |
| 7 | Romania | 2,261 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Canada | 2,175 | 21.9% |
| 9 | China, mainland | 2,134 | 19.2% |
| 10 | United States of America | 2,001 | 2.5% |
| 11 | Australia | 1,860 | 7.3% |
| 12 | Russian Federation | 1,766 | 5.2% |
| 13 | India | 1,444 | 15.1% |
How does your rape or colza seed yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.