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Rapeseed market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK rapeseed market volume experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 083 thousand tonnes in 2018, it saw a slight dip to 2 032 thousand tonnes in 2019 before a sharp decline to 1 427 thousand tonnes in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, with volume reaching 1 881 thousand tonnes, and then a peak of 2 124 thousand tonnes in 2022, before easing to 1 931 thousand tonnes in 2023.

The increase in market volume to 2 124 thousand tonnes in 2022 was shaped by global supply-side developments. Improved harvests in Canada and Australia, along with wider market access for Ukrainian rapeseed, increased global availability and contributed to lower rapeseed prices in the UK. These conditions affected domestic grower prices and supply dynamics, coinciding with a rise in UK rapeseed production and overall market volume that year.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom held the 11th position globally in rapeseed production.

Top producers of rapeseed, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rapeseed, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Rapeseed production in the United Kingdom declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 981 K t of rapeseed, which was 5.5% lower than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 51.3%, averaging an annual decrease of 21.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.9%)	(40.8%)	(5.5%)	(21.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rapeseed from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2021 and peaked in 2018, with a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, foreign rapeseed supplies from the United Kingdom totaled 25.5 K t, marking a 77.7% drop compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 55.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.4%)	55.4%	(77.7%)	(42.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the main destinations for rapeseed exports from the United Kingdom were Germany, accounting for 61.4% of exports in kind, Sweden with 14.9%, and Czechia at 7.4%. Together, these three countries made up 83.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance experienced noticeable fluctuations over the period. Volumes hit their minimum in 2021 and peaked in 2018, showing a 3.1-fold shift. In 2021, cross-border shipments of rapeseed from the United Kingdom reached 21.2 M $ US, down by 62.1% from 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 47.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.5%)	47.9%	(62.1%)	(31.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Czechia were the leading destinations for rapeseed exports from the United Kingdom in value terms. Germany represented 59.5% of exports, Sweden 17.1%, and Czechia 6.6%, collectively accounting for 83.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rapeseed to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

Rapeseed imports into the United Kingdom increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 1 038 K t of rapeseed, up by 84.0% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 349.3%, averaging an annual increase of 65.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.6%	42.2%	84.0%	65.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Ukraine, France, and the Netherlands were consistently the main sources for rapeseed imports into the United Kingdom in kind. Ukraine accounted for 29.5% of imports, France for 19.5%, and the Netherlands for 11.8%, together making up 60.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The volume of rapeseed imports into the United Kingdom rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, the United Kingdom imported 575.7 M $ US of rapeseed, an increase of 144.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 517.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 83.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	74.1%	45.2%	144.2%	83.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, France, and Lithuania remained the primary sources for rapeseed imports into the United Kingdom in value terms. Ukraine contributed 30.6% of imports, France 20.1%, and Lithuania 11.0%, collectively representing 61.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io