German experts expect an increase in the rapeseed crop in the EU

Published Jan 9, 2023

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The European Union (EU) is set to increase its rapeseed production by 500 thousand tons this year, reaching a gross harvest of 19.6 million tons. This increase is due to an expansion in sown areas, which has reached a five-year high of 5.94 million hectares. French and German farmers are expected to lead the expansion, with Denmark and Sweden also expected to increase their rapeseed production.

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The EU will continue to actively develop the production of rapeseed, which is the main oilseed crop for the bloc countries. Thus, according to analysts at Oil World (Germany), this year the gross harvest of oilseeds will increase by 500 thousand tons - up to 19.6 million tons. “The increase in yield will be due to the expansion of sown areas to a maximum over the past 5 years - 5.94 million hectares compared to 5.85 million hectares in 2022,” experts comment. According to experts, French and German farmers will be the most active in expanding the area under rapeseed - up to 1.31 million hectares (1.23 million hectares in 2021) and 1.15 million hectares (1.08 million hectares), respectively. Production in these countries may also increase - up to 4.55 million (+1% per year) and 4.4 million tons (+3%), respectively. “The expansion of rapeseed ...

Source: Oilbranch