Estonia: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Estonia

In 2022, the Estonian rape and colza seed market decreased by -4.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -18.5% against 2020 indices. Rape and colza seed consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Estonia

In value terms, rape and colza seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 72%. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Estonia reached X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 2.1% on 2021. Overall, the yield indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 yield decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of rape or colza seed production in Estonia dropped to X ha, shrinking by -5% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 11%. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, shipments abroad of rape or colza seed increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 68%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Estonia, together accounting for 96% of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, which accounted for a further 2.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Estonia worldwide, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +55.0%, saw 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

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest increase 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 export price increased by +53.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the UK (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Estonia

For the third consecutive year, Estonia recorded decline in purchases abroad of rape or colza seed, which decreased by -0.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 187% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest rape and colza seed supplier to Estonia, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mongolia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (0.0% per year) and Germany (+9.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Estonia, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+29.0% per year) and Ukraine (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -41.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 255% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform