Japan: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese rape and colza seed market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Rape and colza seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Japan

In value terms, rape and colza seed production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 396,001%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Japan fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, rape and colza seed yield decreased by -9.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

The rape and colza seed harvested area in Japan rose remarkably to X ha in 2022, growing by 5.8% on 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21%. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed decreased by -89.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports showed a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,107% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 7,952%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Japan, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +2.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Japan worldwide.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +0.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -96.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 1,055%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+65.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Japan

Rape and colza seed imports into Japan dropped to X tons in 2022, reducing by -10.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +102.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of rape and colza seed imports to Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +27.4%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the largest rape and colza seed suppliers to Japan.

Australia, with a CAGR of +30.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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