Belarus: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Belarus

For the fourth consecutive year, the Belarusian rape and colza seed market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 22% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Belarus

In value terms, rape and colza seed production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 477%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed yield in Belarus expanded rapidly to X tons per ha, rising by 5.9% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 46%. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 in Belarus contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by -4.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Belarus

For the fourth year in a row, Belarus recorded growth in overseas shipments of rape or colza seed, which increased by 19% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 745%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 562%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +32.8%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +17.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -25.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -11.3% per year.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, purchases abroad of rape or colza seed increased by 61% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2,788%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,388%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main rape and colza seed supplier to Belarus, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +58.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+34.6% per year) and France (+36.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Belarus, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +62.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+39.0% per year) and France (+35.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+204.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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