Rapeseed oilcake market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian rapeseed oilcake market volume remained relatively stable between 74.8 and 77.3 thousand tons from 2018 to 2020. This period was characterized by a well-established local rapeseed industry, with the Imavere processing plant capable of producing up to 1,400 tons of oil monthly, ensuring a steady supply of oilcake as a high-protein animal feed by-product.

A significant expansion occurred in 2021, with market volume jumping 22% to 92.9 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by increased consumer awareness of rapeseed oil's high smoke-point for frying and rising interest in healthy fats like omega-3, which boosted demand for rapeseed oil and consequently increased oilcake production.

Following a contraction to 72.7 thousand tons in 2022, likely influenced by public debates on the health effects of rapeseed and soybean oils, the market recovered to 76.1 thousand tons in 2023 and reached a new peak of 93.2 thousand tons in 2024, demonstrating the sector's underlying resilience and sustained production capacity.

Production rapeseed oilcake in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's rapeseed oilcake production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 29 133 thousand US dollars, marking a 25.9% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 23.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 499 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 17.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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From 2018 to 2021, Estonia ranked 27th globally in rapeseed oilcake production.

Top producers of rapeseed oilcake, 2018-2021

World map of production of rapeseed oilcake, 2018-2021

Estonia's rapeseed oilcake production volume has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 88 574 tonnes, which is 13.0% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 5.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 72 183 tonnes, when the largest decline of 13.7% occurred.

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Exports rapeseed oilcake from Estonia

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The market exhibited volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 7 730 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 31 697 tonnes, representing a 4.1-fold difference. In 2021, deliveries from Estonia amounted to 28 121 tonnes, down by 11.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 75.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 310.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Finland and Denmark accounted for the majority of Estonia's rapeseed oilcake exports in volume terms, with other markets playing smaller individual roles.

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

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 1 825 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2021 at 9 862 thousand US dollars, a 5.4-fold gap. In 2021, exported volumes increased by 17.0% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 80.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 361.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018–2021, Finland and Denmark dominated Estonia's rapeseed oilcake exports in value terms, together accounting for 86.3% of total flows, with other destinations making smaller individual contributions.

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

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports rapeseed oilcake to Estonia

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The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated, with the lowest volume recorded in 2019 at 12 895 tonnes and the highest in 2021 at 32 420 tonnes, a 2.5-fold difference. In 2021, imports rose by 10.1% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 43.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 128.3%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Russia, and Belarus were the main suppliers of rapeseed oilcake to Estonia in volume terms. Lithuania accounted for 52.5% of imports, Russia for 12.7%, and Belarus for 11.7%, together making up 76.9% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 3 205 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2021, representing a 3.5-fold difference. In 2021, imports totaled 54.4% more than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 46.7%, and the largest increase in 2020 at 126.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018–2021, Lithuania, Belarus, and Russia formed the core of Estonia's rapeseed oilcake imports in value terms. Lithuania accounted for 53.3% of imports, Belarus for 11.6%, and Russia for 10.5%, together comprising 75.4% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021