Canada: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Canada

The Canadian rape and colza seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Canada

In value terms, rape and colza seed production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Canada surged to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 44%. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 in Canada contracted to X ha in 2022, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 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 from Canada

In 2022, rape and colza seed exports from Canada fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -32.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Canada, together accounting for 79% of total exports. The United States, Pakistan, France and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Canada worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports. The United States, Pakistan, France and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

France, with a CAGR of +17.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase 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 +99.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Mexico (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Canada

In 2022, overseas purchases of rape or colza seed were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. 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

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main rape and colza seed supplier to Canada, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Canada, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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