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Rapeseed market in Northern Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Europe" region includes following countries:

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Earlier Report Observations

The rapeseed market in Northern Europe began the period at 3 602 thousand tonnes in 2018, with Europe's dominance in global production and the crop's winter cultivation cycle providing a stable foundation. The market volume grew to 4 021 thousand tonnes in 2019 but then contracted sharply to 3 190 thousand tonnes in 2020.

A recovery followed, with the market reaching 3 772 thousand tonnes in 2021. Growth continued into 2022, peaking at 4 113 thousand tonnes, supported by Europe's strong production role within a global rapeseed market valued at USD 36.7 billion. The market then moderated to 3 892 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production rapeseed in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of rapeseed, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rapeseed, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Northern Europe produced 3 651 K t of rapeseed, representing a significant 14.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18%, with an average annual decline of 6.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 618 K t. That year also saw the largest drop of 18.7%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 17.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.7%)	17.4%	(14.1%)	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of rapeseed production in Northern Europe reached 1 943 M $ US, showing a moderate 4.8% decline compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 17.5%, which translates to an average annual reduction of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 899 M $ US. That year also marked the largest decline of 19.3%, while 2019 saw the biggest increase of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.3%)	7.4%	(4.8%)	(6.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rapeseed from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Rapeseed exports from Northern Europe have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 1 226 K t, a substantial 42.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 69.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 516 K t. That year also experienced the largest decline of 28.7%, while 2019 saw the biggest increase of 67.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.7%)	67.1%	42.2%	19.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium were the main destinations for rapeseed exports from Northern Europe in volume terms. Germany accounted for 34.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 16.8%, and Belgium for 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented 60.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Rapeseed exports from Northern Europe have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 652.5 M $ US, reflecting a sharp 57.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 70.5%, with an average annual increase of 19.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 270.8 M $ US. That year also saw the largest decline of 29.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.2%)	52.8%	57.7%	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium were the primary buyers of rapeseed from Northern Europe in value terms. Germany represented 35.7% of exports, the Netherlands 16.2%, and Belgium 9.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 61.2% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rapeseed to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Rapeseed imports into Northern Europe have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volumes reached approximately 765 K t, showing a 20.7% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 8.2%, with an average annual rate of 2.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 500 K t. That year also experienced the largest decline of 29.4%, while 2019 saw the biggest increase of 26.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.4%)	26.9%	20.7%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, France, Ukraine, and the Netherlands were significant suppliers of rapeseed to Northern Europe in volume terms. France accounted for 13.6% of imports, Ukraine for 11.5%, and the Netherlands for 8.7%. However, their combined share reached only 33.8% of total imports, with the remaining 66.2% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Rapeseed imports into Northern Europe have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 451.8 M $ US, marking a strong 16.7% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16.8%, equating to an average annual increase of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 337.2 M $ US. That year also saw the largest decline of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	14.8%	16.7%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that rapeseed imports into Northern Europe in value terms were not heavily concentrated. France accounted for 15.3% of imports, Ukraine for 10.3%, and Germany for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io