Germany reduces rapeseed oil exports

Following strong export performance in the 2023/24 crop year – representing the second-highest level since the turn of the century – Germany's rapeseed oil exports are showing a general downward trend for 2024/25.
According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, export volumes reached 1.27 million tonnes, marking a decline of around 2.7 per cent compared to the 1.31 million tonnes exported in the 2023/24 crop year.
The majority of Germany's rapeseed oil exports – 88% – were destined for other EU countries. EFTA countries followed a long way behind, though exports to this group rose nearly 13%. Norway received 54,700 tonnes more, an increase of just over 18%, while Switzerland purchased about 6% less, equivalent to 12,100 tonnes.
Exports to the rest of Europe fell by a good 10%, decreasing to just over 44,500 tons, almost all of which were shipped to the UK. Significant volumes were also exported to Asia in 2024/25, more specifically China (20,900 tonnes) and Israel (9,700 tonnes).
According to research by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (mbH), the by far largest volume was shipped to the Netherlands, as usual, totalling just under 733,100 tonnes – more than half of total exports for 2024/25.
However, compared to the previous year this marks an increase of just 1%. Belgium ranked second with 84,800 tonnes, representing a substantial drop of 43 per cent. Other key destinations included Poland, Denmark and France, which saw increases of 70%, 7% and 5% respectively.