Asia-Pacific: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific rape and colza seed market decreased by -5.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, rape and colza seed production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 115%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (X tons), India (X tons) and Australia (X tons), together comprising 98% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Asia-Pacific rose notably to X tons per ha, growing by 9.9% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The rape and colza seed harvested area contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -3.4% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 8.5%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed increased by 71% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the key exporter of rape or colza seed in Asia-Pacific, committing 100% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rape or colza seed exports, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest rape and colza seed supplier in Asia-Pacific.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to +12.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rape and colza seed export price increased by +71.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +2.8% per year.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported in Asia-Pacific reduced dramatically to X tons, falling by -22% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons) and China (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), committing an 8.8% share of total imports. The following importers - Pakistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) - together made up 7.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nepal (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest rape and colza seed importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Japan ($X), China ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports. Pakistan and Nepal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.6%.

Nepal, with a CAGR of +12.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 28% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rape and colza seed import price increased by +88.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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