Romania: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Romania

The Romanian rape and colza seed market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. Rape and colza seed consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Romania

In value terms, rape and colza seed production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 190% against the previous year. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed yield in Romania declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -13.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 410% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Romania contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -9.3% against 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 increased by +14.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 596%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 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 enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 373% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from Romania, together comprising 51% of total exports. France, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the UK, Poland, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +135.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Romania were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 52% of total exports. France, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +99.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Belgium ($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 Pakistan (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Romania

Rape and colza seed imports into Romania skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 293% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rape and colza seed to Romania, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Moldova (X tons), fivefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +178.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (+60.5% per year) and Hungary (+20.3% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Romania, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +174.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (+61.8% per year) and Hungary (+7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -35.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per ton) and Moldova ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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