Middle East: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern rape and colza seed market rose to $X in 2022, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by +17.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in the Middle East

In value terms, rape and colza seed production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 61%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +4.8%).

The average rape and colza seed yield fell to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by -2.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the rape and colza seed yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, the harvested area of rape or colza seed in the Middle East was estimated at X ha, growing by 3.1% on the year before. The total harvested area indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 decreased by -32.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of rape or colza seed was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 573%. The volume of export 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 123% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing a 6.7% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rape or colza seed exports, with a CAGR of +7.9% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-21.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+55 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -56.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest rape and colza seed supplier in the Middle East, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +7.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 155%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.1%).

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in the Middle East

Rape and colza seed imports rose sharply to X tons in 2022, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 +77.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), committing a 7% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rape or colza seed imports, with a CAGR of +5.3% from 2012 to 2022. Turkey (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-10.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rape or colza seed in the Middle East, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +3.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 56% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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