Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Eastern Europe rose from 141.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 159.4 thousand tonnes in 2019, driven primarily by a 57% expansion of rapeseed sown areas and increased yields that boosted production. Growth moderated in 2020, with the market reaching 160.8 thousand tonnes.

From 2021, production accelerated sharply. Sunflower, soybean, and rapeseed harvests grew by 17%, 10.5%, and 8.5% respectively that year, fueled by high profitability despite temporary COVID-19 supply chain disruptions. A record harvest followed in 2022 due to further area expansion and strong global demand for vegetable oils, which supported exports while geopolitical events spurred domestic processing. In 2023, total production exceeded 29.9 million tonnes, catapulting market volume to 234.8 thousand tonnes, supported by the construction of a new oil extraction plant in Tatarstan and the spread of drought-resistant crops in the Volga and Ural regions.

Production oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has seen its production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits rise for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 165.8 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.8% increase from 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually fell by 12.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 154.6 thousand tonnes, when output dropped by 18.3%—the steepest decline in the period. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase, with production growing by 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Following two years of decline, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) experienced an uptick in exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits. In 2020, export volumes reached 63 357 tonnes, rising by 14.5% compared to the previous year. Despite this recent growth, exports overall decreased by 15.1% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual drop of 5.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 55 323 tonnes, with the most significant decline occurring in 2018 at 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were spread across a wide range of markets, showing low concentration. The top three destinations—Austria (12.7% of exports), Germany (9.5%), and Italy (6.7%)—combined accounted for just 28.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in value terms. In 2020, exports amounted to 163.5 million US dollars, down by 5.6% from 2019. Over the full period from 2017 to 2020, however, exports increased by 23.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 173.1 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were exported to a diverse set of markets. Even the leading destinations—Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands—together represented only 31.8% of total export value, indicating a broad distribution.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes stood at 58 385 tonnes, up by 9.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) came from a wide array of sources. The top three suppliers—China (14.7% of imports), France (5.7%), and Spain (3.8%)—together accounted for just 24.2% of total import volumes, with the remaining 75.8% spread across numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw a slight decline in value terms. In 2020, imports were approximately 164.7 million US dollars, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased significantly by 60.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 17.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 165.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 46.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The import structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. The top three sources—China (17.1% of imports), France (5.5%), and Turkey (4.2%)—together made up only 26.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant position.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020