Hungary: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian rape and colza seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a strong increase. Rape and colza seed consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Hungary

In value terms, rape and colza seed production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed yield in Hungary dropped to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the yield recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 35% 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 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, approx. X ha of rape or colza seed were harvested in Hungary; increasing by 10% compared with the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 harvested area decreased by -14.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 20%. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed increased by 4.9% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Hungary, with a combined 91% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Hungary were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 86% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded 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 average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 313%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Poland (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported into Hungary surged to X tons, rising by 100% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 147%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 112%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of rape and colza seed imports to Hungary, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +92.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest rape and colza seed suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 63% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +98.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -16.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 161%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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