Kazakhstan: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh rape and colza seed market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Kazakhstan

In value terms, rape and colza seed production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed yield in Kazakhstan dropped slightly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% 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 increased by +73.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of rape or colza seed production in Kazakhstan expanded modestly to X ha, rising by 2.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 56% against the previous year. 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 Kazakhstan

In 2022, rape and colza seed exports from Kazakhstan fell rapidly to X tons, dropping by -18.4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 228%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 232% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Kazakhstan, with a combined 91% share of total exports. Turkey, Afghanistan and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +81.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Kazakhstan were Russia ($X), Latvia ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 93% of total exports. Turkey, Afghanistan and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.9%.

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +80.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 25% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, rape and colza seed export price increased by +76.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported into Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 116% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 484%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main rape and colza seed supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +32.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Kazakhstan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +38.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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