Southern Asia: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Southern Asia

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the South Asian rape and colza seed market, when its value decreased by -7.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Southern Asia

In value terms, rape and colza seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 22%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of rape and colza seed production, comprising approx. 93% of total volume. Moreover, rape and colza seed production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), more than tenfold.

In India, rape and colza seed production increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (+3.7% per year) and Pakistan (+6.7% per year).

The average rape and colza seed yield reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 9.9%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, approx. X ha of rape or colza seed were harvested in Southern Asia; dropping by -3.9% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 12% 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 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in Southern Asia

For the third year in a row, Southern Asia recorded decline in overseas shipments of rape or colza seed, which decreased by -79.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 128%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 209%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2022.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rape or colza seed exports, with a CAGR of +6.1% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by +91 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest rape and colza seed supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled +1.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -33.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -4.7% per year.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of rape or colza seed, when their volume decreased by -43% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 54% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) held a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nepal (19%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rape and colza seed imports into Bangladesh stood at +9.8%. At the same time, Nepal (+13.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +13.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Pakistan (-11.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bangladesh and Nepal increased by +37 and +14 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest rape and colza seed importing markets in Southern Asia were Bangladesh ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Nepal ($X), with a combined 100% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nepal, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 43%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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