Italy: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Italy

The Italian rape and colza seed market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a modest increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Italy

In value terms, rape and colza seed production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 95%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Italy dropped slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3.1% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. 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 Italy dropped modestly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -2.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 increased by +22.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 77%. 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 lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were exported from Italy; with a decrease of -43.9% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 182%. 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 dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Italy, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Ukraine, Romania and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +300.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 76% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +231.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, rising by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 France (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were imported into Italy; jumping by 26% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 198%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 214% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of rape and colza seed imports to Italy, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Croatia, Greece, Germany, Ukraine, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +66.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Italy, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Romania totaled +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-7.8% per year) and Austria (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 import price increased by +59.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 57%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+43.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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