Switzerland: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Switzerland

The Swiss rape and colza seed market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Switzerland

In value terms, rape and colza seed production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +14.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Switzerland rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 8.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average rape and colza seed yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The rape and colza seed harvested area in Switzerland dropped to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. 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 contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of rape or colza seed increased by 51% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria (X kg), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +14.9%.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Switzerland, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +18.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 114%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+58.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of rape or colza seed decreased by -27.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 274%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of rape and colza seed imports to Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -3.7%).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Switzerland, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +2.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 import price increased by +65.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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