United Arab Emirates: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the rape and colza seed market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -9.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +88.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of rape or colza seed, when their volume increased by 44% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 237% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 205%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 258%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported into the United Arab Emirates rose remarkably to X tons, picking up by 5.2% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 46%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of rape and colza seed to the United Arab Emirates, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X tons), with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled +29.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-18.4% per year) and Romania (-43.5% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +26.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-21.2% per year) and Ukraine (-33.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -19.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Ukraine ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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