U.S.: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in the U.S.

The U.S. rape and colza seed market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in the U.S.

In value terms, rape and colza seed production rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in the United States soared to X tons per ha, increasing by 22% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period 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 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of rape or colza seed production in the United States dropped to X ha, declining by -7.2% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 2014 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The rape and colza seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of rape or colza seed was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from the United States, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from the United States, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to -2.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported into the United States surged to X tons, growing by 35% against 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +66.6% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest rape and colza seed supplier to the United States, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+61.9% per year) and Australia (+117.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to the United States, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+97.0% per year) and France (+88.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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