Germany: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2024

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Germany

In 2022, the German rape and colza seed market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 Germany

In value terms, rape and colza seed production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Germany expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 2.5% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average rape and colza seed yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The rape and colza seed harvested area in Germany reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were exported from Germany; with a decrease of -30.3% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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 stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Germany, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-12.5% per year) and France (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Germany were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +18.6%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 52%. 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported into Germany fell modestly to X tons, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +77.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest rape and colza seed supplier to Germany, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-4.6% per year) and Ukraine (+22.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Germany, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.2% per year) and Ukraine (+24.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, rape and colza seed import price increased by +89.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Australia ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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