EU: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in the EU

For the third year in a row, the EU oil crops market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Oil Crops Production in the EU

In value terms, oil crops production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were France (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average oil crops yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the oil crops 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 oil crops (primary) were harvested in the European Union; flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of oil crops (primary) exported in the European Union rose modestly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oil crops exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the main exporter of oil crops (primary) in the European Union, comprising X% of total export. Bulgaria (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Lithuania (X%). The following exporters - Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Oil Crops Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of oil crops (primary) in the European Union totaled X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, oil crops imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest importers of oil crops (primary) in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Spain (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Portugal (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Portugal, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, oil crops import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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