EU: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in the EU

In 2022, the EU rape and colza seed market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in the EU

In value terms, rape and colza seed production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, production reached 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 Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising 59% of total production. The Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

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 dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by -4.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 12%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed 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, the rape and colza seed harvested area in the European Union declined to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 5.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of rape or colza seed, when their volume decreased by -15.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 35%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +65.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Romania (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons), together amounting to 57% of total export. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons). All these countries together held near 23% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each finished at a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rape and colza seed supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Romania ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 46% of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +29.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 export price increased by +51.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rape or colza seed decreased by -0.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +72.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) represented the largest importer of rape or colza seed, generating 42% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (11%), the Netherlands (10%) and Poland (8.1%). Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rape and colza seed imports into Germany stood at +2.6%. At the same time, Romania (+21.3%), France (+11.7%), Poland (+8.4%), the Czech Republic (+4.5%) and Austria (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +21.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-3.0%) and Belgium (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+6.8 p.p.), Poland (+3.8 p.p.), Germany (+3.6 p.p.) and Romania (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-6.1 p.p.) and Belgium (-10 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rape or colza seed in the European Union, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to +5.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-2.5% per year) and France (+13.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +73.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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