Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, rapeseed oil held a 41% share as Germany's most popular cooking oil, valued for its domestic production and versatility, with a market volume of 2 448 thousand tons. The increase to 2 593 thousand tons in 2019 was driven by impending rises in greenhouse gas reduction quotas for mineral oil companies, which boosted demand for rapeseed oil as a biodiesel feedstock. However, in 2020, the market volume declined to 2 437 thousand tons amid broader economic uncertainties.

After a slight recovery to 2 444 thousand tons in 2021, the market volume grew to 2 614 thousand tons in 2022, influenced by the war in Ukraine that caused price spikes for vegetable oils and altered supply dynamics. In 2023, despite a reduction in rapeseed cultivation area to 1.09 million hectares in Germany, the market volume continued to expand, reaching 2 685 thousand tons, supported by steady domestic consumption.

A significant surge occurred in 2024, with the market volume jumping to 3 155 thousand tons. This growth was fueled by a 2.3% increase in winter rapeseed sowing area, which boosted production, and globally projected shortages of vegetable oil supply that maintained price levels. Additionally, EU greenhouse gas reduction obligations continued to underpin demand for rapeseed oil in biofuel production, while consumer consumption of cooking oils showed signs of growth.

Production rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1,936 million US dollars, marking a 7.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,720 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked as the world's third-largest producer of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions by volume.

Top producers of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

World map of production of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Germany's production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 3,263 thousand tonnes, showing a slight increase of 1.7% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.6%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3,146 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 6.0%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 2.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Germany's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions have rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 1,091 thousand tonnes, representing a significant increase of 24.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 3.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 876 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 20.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium were the key partners for Germany's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 55.8% of exports, Poland for 8.8%, and Belgium for 8.4%, together representing 73.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year reduction, Germany's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions have increased. In 2020, exports were valued at 1,039 million US dollars, showing a sharp uptick of 31.9% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 787 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 23.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium were the main markets for Germany's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions by value. The Netherlands held 53.8% of exports, Poland 9.0%, and Belgium 8.2%, together accounting for 71.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 265 thousand tonnes, up by 1.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 14.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 201 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 13.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 29.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Czechia were the main sources for Germany's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions by volume. France accounted for 17.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.2%, and Czechia for 15.8%, together representing 50.7% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 285 million US dollars, showing a modest rise of 7.4% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 15.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 216 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 12.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 22.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the distribution of Germany's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions by value was relatively scattered. France accounted for 17.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 16.0%, and Czechia for 13.9%, together making up just 47.6% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020