Netherlands: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in the Netherlands

The Dutch rape and colza seed market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in the Netherlands

In value terms, rape and colza seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 59%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in the Netherlands fell sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -99.3% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16,483%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average rape and colza seed yield remained at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands rose rapidly to X ha in 2022, growing by 7.6% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 63%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed decreased by -45.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from the Netherlands, with a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), with a 3% share of total exports. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-8.8% per year) and France (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from the Netherlands, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-6.1% per year) and Poland (+25.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest 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 +84.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 Poland (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of rape or colza seed decreased by -10.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 550% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 448% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest rape and colza seed supplier to the Netherlands, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+28.6% per year) and Bulgaria (+12.0% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to the Netherlands, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+28.8% per year) and France (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 import price increased by +68.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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