MERCOSUR: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR rape and colza seed market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in MERCOSUR

In value terms, rape and colza seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of rape and colza seed production was Uruguay (X tons), accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, rape and colza seed production in Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Chile (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uruguay totaled +28.1%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Chile (+2.6% per year) and Paraguay (-5.3% per year).

The average rape and colza seed yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 51% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 MERCOSUR; waning by -7.7% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed exported in MERCOSUR soared to X tons, increasing by 78% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uruguay dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), creating an 8.2% share of total exports. Chile (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Uruguay was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rape or colza seed exports, with a CAGR of +78.6% from 2012 to 2022. Chile (-2.2%) and Argentina (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uruguay increased by +88 percentage points.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the largest rape and colza seed supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uruguay stood at +76.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+1.5% per year) and Argentina (-5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of rape or colza seed decreased by -23.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 305% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 338%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile was the major importer of rape or colza seed in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 68% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), mixing up a 24% share of total imports. The following importers - Uruguay (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - together made up 5.7% of total imports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rape or colza seed imports, with a CAGR of +39.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (+18.4%) and Paraguay (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Brazil (-25.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+68 p.p.), Uruguay (+3.3 p.p.) and Paraguay (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (-74.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rape or colza seed in MERCOSUR, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 18% share.

In Chile, rape and colza seed imports increased at an average annual rate of +15.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (+9.8% per year) and Brazil (-17.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -25.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform