Oilseeds Industry
Delivering high quality products to local and global markets
Both at home and overseas, there is a high demand for Australian oilseeds, oil,
meal and other value-added products. Supported by an efficient chain of
production, processing, distribution and marketing, the industry produces
around three million tonnes of oilseeds annually.
Canola and cottonseed – Australia’s major oilseed crops – account for over 90% of local production. We also produce other oilseeds such as soy, sunflower, safflower, peanut and linseed/linola – Australia’s oilseed industry is dynamic, complex and diverse.
Our oilseed exports are significant – we supply over one million tonnes of canola seed (15-20% of the world’s canola trade) to Japan, Europe, China, Pakistan and other international markets annually. We also export cottonseed to Japan, Korea, the USA and other markets, along with oils to Japan, Korea, New Zealand, throughout the Pacific and to parts of Asia. Australia is also becoming well
known as a supplier of high quality edible oilseeds, such as soybeans and confectionary sunflower.
Canola Vision 2035
The Canola Vision 2035 is a shared vision and a framework for future investment and collaboration designed to support the continued growth of the Australian canola industry within this changing environment.
Technical Information
The AOF Standards and QA Committee is responsible for oversight of the AOF Standards Manual and related technical issues. There is a range of technical information available for general use and some member only resources.
Crop Reports
Stay up to date with the latest crop statistics in the AOF Crop Reports, covering both Australia and the International scene.
Quality of Australian Canola
Industry Facts and Figures
Commodity Groups
Learn more about Commodity Groups within the Australian Oilseed Industry.