Lithuania: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Lithuania

After two years of decline, the Lithuanian rape and colza seed market increased by 11% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded mild growth. Rape and colza seed consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Lithuania

In value terms, rape and colza seed production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Lithuania rose significantly to X tons per ha, picking up by 8.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 -7.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of rape or colza seed were harvested in Lithuania; waning by -4.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 +93.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 18% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were exported from Lithuania; picking up by 5.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 111%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 126%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Lithuania, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+12.6% per year) and the UK (+42.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Lithuania, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+13.5% per year) and the UK (+48.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Finland ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Lithuania

Rape and colza seed imports into Lithuania soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 152% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 309%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rape and colza seed to Lithuania, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine stood at +47.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+9.9% per year) and Germany (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest rape and colza seed suppliers to Lithuania were Germany ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 0.9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +110.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -28.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 86%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform