Canola oil, derived from the seeds of the canola plant (a variety of rapeseed), is primarily produced in Canada, which leads global production, followed by China, India, Germany, and France. The development of canola oil began in the 1970s when Canadian agricultural scientists bred a new variety of rapeseed with low levels of erucic acid and glucosinolates, making the oil safe and palatable for human consumption. This innovation led to the creation of "canola," a name derived from "Canadian oil, low acid." Since then, canola has become a major oilseed crop, especially in the Canadian Prairies, and its cultivation spread to other temperate regions worldwide. Today, canola oil is valued for its light flavor, high smoke point, and healthy fatty acid profile, making it a staple in kitchens and food industries across the globe.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tonnes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 4,495,495 |
| 2 | Germany | 3,780,700 |
| 3 | China | 2,970,400 |
| 4 | India | 2,520,000 |
| 5 | France | 1,716,100 |
| 6 | Poland | 1,153,200 |
| 7 | Japan | 975,799 |
| 8 | United States of America | 809,000 |
| 9 | Russia | 627,119 |
| 10 | Belgium | 615,000 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 580,500 |
| 12 | Mexico | 534,900 |
| 13 | Pakistan | 473,700 |
| 14 | Czechia | 465,500 |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 464,200 |
| 16 | Australia | 394,000 |
| 17 | Belarus | 321,302 |
| 18 | Denmark | 248,000 |
| 19 | Bangladesh | 232,500 |
| 20 | Iran | 166,500 |
| 21 | Austria | 144,800 |
| 22 | Romania | 141,200 |
| 23 | Sweden | 125,400 |
| 24 | Ukraine | 114,702 |
| 25 | Lithuania | 103,700 |
| 26 | Hungary | 87,200 |
| 27 | Slovakia | 85,300 |
| 28 | Spain | 70,700 |
| 29 | Chile | 69,700 |
| 30 | Portugal | 65,400 |
| 31 | Latvia | 64,000 |
| 32 | Estonia | 59,400 |
| 33 | Turkey | 59,200 |
| 34 | Kazakhstan | 55,213 |
| 35 | Finland | 45,800 |
| 36 | Nepal | 41,775 |
| 37 | South Africa | 37,000 |
| 38 | Switzerland | 34,100 |
| 39 | Netherlands | 27,200 |
| 40 | Italy | 26,600 |
| 41 | Israel | 24,400 |
| 42 | Croatia | 19,900 |
| 43 | Malaysia | 19,800 |
| 44 | Bulgaria | 17,800 |
| 45 | Uruguay | 17,700 |
| 46 | Brazil | 16,000 |
| 47 | Paraguay | 15,200 |
| 48 | Ethiopia | 13,400 |
| 49 | Algeria | 7,691 |
| 50 | Ireland | 7,369 |
| 51 | Greece | 5,300 |
| 52 | Norway | 4,000 |
| 53 | Serbia | 3,851 |
| 54 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,700 |
| 55 | Moldova | 1,900 |
Data from United Nations FAO Stat