Russian Federation: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in the Russian Federation

The Russian rape and colza seed market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in the Russian Federation

In value terms, rape and colza seed production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 46%. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Russia expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 1.7% on the year before. Overall, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 yield decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Russia fell to X ha, which is down by -5.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +3.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of rape or colza seed was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 248%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Russia, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus stood at +40.9%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus totaled +41.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +3.3% per year.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rape or colza seed decreased by -3.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 265% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 221%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Paraguay (X tons) constituted the largest rape and colza seed supplier to Russia, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Paraguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Paraguay stood at +303.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+42.3% per year) and Germany (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Russia, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Paraguay totaled +122.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (+45.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 59%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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