In 2023, Germany led the European oilseed imports with 10.11 million metric tons, followed by the Netherlands and Spain. Germany saw a slight decline, while Bulgaria experienced a significant increase in imports by 26.1%. Other notable changes included Italy's growth of 5.43% and a reduction in Belgium's imports by 2.6%. The United Kingdom, Poland, and Romania faced reductions, whereas Latvia and Hungary reported positive growths.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential for Eastern European countries to increase their share of oilseed imports due to improved agricultural strategies.
- Growth in countries like Italy and France may continue due to domestic processing demands.
- Impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions and climate change on supply chains and import patterns.
Top countries in Oilseeds Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 10,110 | 2023 | +1.5% | -0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 7,480 | 2023 | +0.73% | +1.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,180 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,960 | 2023 | +6.64% | -2.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2,920 | 2023 | +0.93% | +5.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2,690 | 2023 | +1.89% | +5.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1,850 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 1,200 | 2023 | +13.35% | +26.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1,170 | 2023 | +0.012% | -0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 999.21 | 2023 | +6.81% | -1.48% | View data |
