Eastern Asia: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the East Asian rape and colza seed market decreased by -5.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Eastern Asia

In value terms, rape and colza seed production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of rape and colza seed production, comprising approx. 99.9% of total volume.

In China, rape and colza seed production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Eastern Asia declined modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.3% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the rape and colza seed harvested area in Eastern Asia was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 3.3% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed decreased by -34.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 290% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 944%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporter of rape or colza seed in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 80% of total exports in 2022. Japan (X tons) took a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (9.2%).

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -6.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +12.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (-34.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+63 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (-68.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the largest rape and colza seed supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

In China, rape and colza seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-27.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -85.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 683%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+17.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were imported in Eastern Asia; reducing by -16.4% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of -1.4%).

In value terms, Japan ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Japan, with a CAGR of +1.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +98.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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