Japan: Crude Rapeseed Oil Market 2025

Crude Rapeseed Oil Market Size in Japan

The Japanese crude rapeseed oil market declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Production in Japan

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of crude rape, colza or mustard oil exported from Japan skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 464% against the previous year. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 18,398%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8,127% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for crude rapeseed oil exports from Japan, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, crude rapeseed oil exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia amounted to +192.9%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for crude rape, colza or mustard oil exports from Japan, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Malaysia totaled +176.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average crude rapeseed oil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a temperate increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (-5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Crude Rapeseed Oil Imports

Imports into Japan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of crude rape, colza or mustard oil increased by 96% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crude rapeseed oil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of crude rapeseed oil to Japan, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, crude rapeseed oil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-3.9% per year) and Pakistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crude rape, colza or mustard oil to Japan, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-2.6% per year) and Pakistan (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average crude rapeseed oil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, crude rapeseed oil import price increased by +96.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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