Spain: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Spain

The Spanish rape and colza seed market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +48.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Spain

In value terms, rape and colza seed production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Spain rose slightly to X tons per ha, growing by 2.6% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Spain shrank to X ha, with a decrease of -11.2% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 65%. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed decreased by -23.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Spain, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+73.8% per year) and the UK (+201.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Spain, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+66.9% per year) and the UK (+149.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) and the UK ($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 Portugal (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Spain

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of rape or colza seed, when their volume decreased by -17.1% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of rape and colza seed imports to Spain, together comprising 85% of total imports. Latvia, Luxembourg and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +4,656.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Spain, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+49.0% per year) and Portugal (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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