United Kingdom: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in the UK

The UK rape and colza seed market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +39.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in the UK

In value terms, rape and colza seed production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed yield in the UK contracted to X tons per ha, falling by -8% against the year before. In general, the yield saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 26% 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 2015; however, from 2016 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.

The rape and colza seed harvested area in the UK expanded markedly to X ha in 2022, increasing by 12% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt setback. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from the UK

In 2022, exports of rape or colza seed from the UK surged to X tons, increasing by 21% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of rape and colza seed exports from the UK, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of -13.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for rape and colza seed exported from the UK were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of -11.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 export price increased by +91.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of rape or colza seed decreased by -12.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 573%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 478% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of rape and colza seed imports to the UK, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +164.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Australia ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest rape and colza seed suppliers to the UK, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +263.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 23% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 +75.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+37.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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