Italy: Crude Rapeseed Oil Market 2025

Crude Rapeseed Oil Market Size in Italy

The Italian crude rapeseed oil market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Production in Italy

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 133%. Crude rapeseed oil production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of crude rape, colza or mustard oil were exported from Italy; jumping by 39% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 537% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 487%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of crude rapeseed oil exports from Italy, with a combined 63% share of total exports. France, Australia, Turkey, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +517.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for crude rapeseed oil exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 59% of total exports. Spain, Turkey, Australia, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +397.7%, 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

In 2022, the average crude rapeseed oil export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Greece (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of crude rape, colza or mustard oil were imported into Italy; reducing by -52.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest crude rapeseed oil supplier to Italy, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, crude rapeseed oil imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria stood at +90.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-27.5% per year) and Romania (+33.5% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crude rape, colza or mustard oil to Italy, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bulgaria amounted to +107.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-24.4% per year) and Romania (+41.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crude rapeseed oil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 60% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted moderate growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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