Eastern Europe: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Eastern Europe

The East European rape and colza seed market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +115.1% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Eastern Europe

In value terms, rape and colza seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 49%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together accounting for 61% of total production. The Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania, Hungary, Belarus and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average rape and colza seed yield rose sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 5.5% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 11%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of rape or colza seed in Eastern Europe shrank to X ha, stabilizing at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed exported in Eastern Europe totaled X tons, increasing by 15% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +124.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) represented the major exporter of rape or colza seed, mixing up 44% of total exports. Romania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Lithuania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 44% share of total exports.

Exports from Ukraine increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+30.9%), Lithuania (+4.4%) and Poland (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +30.9% from 2012-2022. Latvia and the Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ukraine and Romania increased by +14 and +13 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the largest rape and colza seed supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Ukraine amounted to +7.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+29.8% per year) and Lithuania (+5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 27%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 Czech Republic (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of rape or colza seed increased by 62% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the largest importers of rape or colza seed, together generating 88% of total imports. Latvia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +54.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rape and colza seed importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Belarus ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +57.2%, 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 import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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