Europe: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2024

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Europe

In 2022, the Europe rape and colza seed market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Europe

In value terms, rape and colza seed production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania, the UK, Lithuania, Hungary, Belarus, Denmark and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average rape and colza seed yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed yield remained at a 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 dropped to X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of rape or colza seed in Europe rose notably to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ukraine was the major exporter of rape or colza seed in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%), Romania (X%), France (X%) and Lithuania (X%). Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rape and colza seed exports from Ukraine stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%), Belgium (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Latvia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hungary (X%), Slovakia (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ukraine, Romania, Belgium and the Netherlands increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Romania, Lithuania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Latvia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports in Europe

Rape and colza seed imports expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the key importer of rape or colza seed, mixing up X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%), France (X%), Poland (X%) and the UK (X%). Belarus (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rape and colza seed imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%), the UK (X%), France (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the UK (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rape or colza seed in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belarus ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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