Ethiopia: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian rape and colza seed market contracted notably to $X in 2022, dropping by -23.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt shrinkage. Rape and colza seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Ethiopia

In value terms, rape and colza seed production reduced rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Ethiopia dropped slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -4% compared with 2021. In general, the yield recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of rape or colza seed were harvested in Ethiopia; waning by -21.7% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 77% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed exported from Ethiopia stood at X tons, picking up by 13% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,238% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 879%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the United States (X kg) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Ethiopia, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +116.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Ethiopia were Israel ($X), Canada ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 98% of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +88.4%, 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

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +47.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 China (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas purchases of rape or colza seed were finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a precipitous decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main rape and colza seed supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -36.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -35.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 41%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kenya amounted to +26.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform