Benelux: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux rape and colza seed market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Benelux

In value terms, rape and colza seed production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 16%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of rape and colza seed production was Belgium (X tons), accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, rape and colza seed production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Luxembourg (X tons), threefold.

In Belgium, rape and colza seed production shrank by an average annual rate of -5.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Luxembourg (-7.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.6% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Benelux declined sharply to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -93.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,353% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 totaled X ha in 2022, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. 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 lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, rape and colza seed exports in Benelux reduced remarkably to X tons, which is down by -50.5% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 164%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 176%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of rape or colza seed, achieving 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 20% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rape or colza seed exports, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+28 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -27.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest rape and colza seed supplier in Benelux, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, rape and colza seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +88.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.7%).

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rape or colza seed decreased by -13.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 37%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of rape or colza seed, namely Belgium and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -3.0%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -1.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +74.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform