Croatia: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Croatia

The Croatian rape and colza seed market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Croatia

In value terms, rape and colza seed production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Croatia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 11% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield hit record highs 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 Croatia skyrocketed to X ha in 2022, growing by 19% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 82%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed increased by 5.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Croatia, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary stood at +68.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-23.8% per year) and Austria (+50.5% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Croatia, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary totaled +75.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-13.4% per year) and Austria (+56.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +78.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of rape or colza seed decreased by -23.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 173%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 69%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rape and colza seed to Croatia, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary totaled +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+210.7% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Croatia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary amounted to +23.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+172.0% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 129%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Hungary ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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