Uruguay: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Uruguay

The Uruguayan rape and colza seed market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Uruguay

In value terms, rape and colza seed production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rape or colza seed in Uruguay surged to X tons per ha, jumping by 32% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 62%. The rape and colza seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the rape and colza seed harvested area in Uruguay declined rapidly to X ha, with a decrease of -17.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 173% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rape and colza seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were exported from Uruguay; picking up by 107% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 400% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 226% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, rape and colza seed exports to Free Zones exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Free Zones amounted to +151.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+43.7% per year) and France (-19.4% per year).

In value terms, Free Zones ($X) remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Uruguay, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Free Zones totaled +180.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+80.5% per year) and France (+4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rape and colza seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($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 (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of rape or colza seed were imported into Uruguay; with an increase of 77% against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 794%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 587%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rape and colza seed to Uruguay, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+18.9% per year) and the United States (+75.3% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Uruguay, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina totaled +19.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+38.5% per year) and the United States (+98.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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