Belgium: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian rape and colza seed market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Belgium

In value terms, rape and colza seed production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed yield in Belgium rose to X tons per ha, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Belgium contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed exported from Belgium reduced markedly to X tons, dropping by -63.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 868% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 951% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Belgium, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Belgium, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, imports of rape or colza seed into Belgium dropped dramatically to X tons, waning by -15.3% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), France (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of rape and colza seed imports to Belgium, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Romania, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Canada, Lithuania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), France ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest rape and colza seed suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 77% of total imports. Romania, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Canada, the UK and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +19.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 +80.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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