Global
Scenario
- The global production of rapeseed and
its oil is around 38-42 and 12-14 million tons.
- China (11-12 million tons), EU (10-13
million tons), Canada (6-7 million tons) and India (4-7
million tons) are the world's major producers.
- 4.5-6, 1.5 and 2.5 million tons of seed,
oil and meal are traded globally.
- Canada (2.5-3.5 million tons) and Australia
(1.5 million tons) are major exporters, while Japan (2 million
tons) and Mexico (1 million tons) are the major importers
of seed.
- Canada is the major exporter of oil
too. US is the major importer of oil.
Major global Trading Centres
- Winnipeg Commodity Exchange at Canada
trades in canola (hybrid mustard) futures.
Indian Scenario
- India produces 4-7, 1-2, 2-4 million
tons of seed, oil and mustard.
- India does not export or import seed
and oil. Meal is exported.
- Rapeseed & mustard is cultivated
in the rabi season (Oct-Nov to Feb-Mar). Production is highly
dependent on the weather.
- The major growing states are Rajasthan
(40%), Uttar Pradesh (16%), Haryana/Punjab (15%).
- The oil content varies between 36-42%,
with average oil recovery of 34-35%. The remaining is used
as rapeseed meal cake.
- India exports around 4 lakh tons of
meal.
India in World Rapeseed Industry
| (Rounded
figs.) |
India
|
World
|
%
Share |
| |
(In
million tons) |
|
| Annual
Seed Production |
6 |
40 |
15 |
| Annual Oil Production
|
1.5 |
13 |
11.5 |
| Annual Oil Consumption |
1.5 |
13 |
11.5 |
| Annual Meal Exports |
0.4 |
3 |
13.3 |
| Annual Meal Consumption
|
2.5 |
20 |
12.5 |
|
