Morocco: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Morocco

The Moroccan rape and colza seed market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Morocco

In value terms, rape and colza seed production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 238% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Morocco totaled X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +50.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 100%. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

The rape and colza seed harvested area in Morocco amounted to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Morocco

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of rape or colza seed decreased by 0% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -55.7% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -38.2% was in 2016. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Morocco, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), eightfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Morocco worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+41.9%).

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported into Morocco surged to X tons, with an increase of 230% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 6,190% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 15,708% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) was the main supplier of rape and colza seed to Morocco, with a 97% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +120.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+111.4% per year) and Germany (+27.1% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest rape and colza seed suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +106.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -72.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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