Norway: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Norway

The Norwegian rape and colza seed market reduced notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -17.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Norway

In value terms, rape and colza seed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Norway contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by -14.9% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average rape and colza seed 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 total area harvested in terms of rape or colza seed production in Norway rose notably to X ha, increasing by 12% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Norway

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of rape or colza seed, when their volume decreased by -45.2% to X tons. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Norway, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden totaled -11.2%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to -11.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 85%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +30.8% per year.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were imported into Norway; which is down by -40.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 496% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 501%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rape and colza seed to Norway, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +20.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (-16.2% per year) and Denmark (+28.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Norway, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +24.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+34.3% per year) and Lithuania (-16.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +61.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 58%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 (+35.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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