Slovakia: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Slovakia

The Slovak rape and colza seed market fell notably to $X in 2022, reducing by -18.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Slovakia

In value terms, rape and colza seed production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 28%. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Slovakia shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of rape or colza seed production in Slovakia stood at X ha, picking up by 3.9% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 28% 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 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. 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 surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +25.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-8.5% per year) and Poland (+3.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +22.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 26%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Austria ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($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 Austria (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rape or colza seed increased by 99% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 122% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest rape and colza seed supplier to Slovakia, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), sevenfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine amounted to +46.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+1.2% per year) and Hungary (-18.0% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Slovakia, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +49.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+2.6% per year) and Hungary (-18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -19.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+34.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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