Ethiopia produced 22 thousand tonnes of Rape or colza seed in 2024, a -14.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 16,923 hg/ha, 11% below the Africa average of 19,034 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.7 | 10,397 | 24.7 |
| 2011 | 74.7 | 16,531 | 45.2 |
| 2012 | 84.8 | 16,140 | 52.5 |
| 2013 | 83 | 15,571 | 53.3 |
| 2014 | 70.9 | 13,844 | 51.2 |
| 2015 | 61 | 17,432 | 35 |
| 2016 | 62.5 | 17,919 | 34.9 |
| 2017 | 50.4 | 18,083 | 27.9 |
| 2018 | 45.1 | 6,828 | 66 |
| 2019 | 42 | 18,245 | 23 |
| 2020 | 48.9 | 9,176 | 53.3 |
| 2021 | 19.1 | 15,511 | 12.3 |
| 2022 | 20.1 | 15,398 | 13 |
| 2023 | 20 | 16,667 | 12 |
| 2024 | 22 | 16,923 | 13 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.